2004 Caravan Remote start

Thanks, this has answered everything except one question. You have the door lock wires from the alarm module as being positive (+) however, I have either connection on my alarm module, and I know the caravan has a negative (-) door lock system. Should I go ahead and just use the positve wire and not worry about using the negative.

It depends what diagram you want to use..If using the diagram Jeff posted, set your door locks on your module to negative. If using the diagram I posted, set the door locks on your module to positive. Pins 30 and 87 are the two pins that are going to be connected to each other when you hit lock or unlock on the module. So whatever you do, DO NOT put 12volts to pin 30 or 87. That is pretty much the only thing you could do that could actually damage anything. Any other wiring mistakes the setup just wouldn't work. The lock wires from the module are just to activate the relay they have no bearing on whether the locks are positive or negative since your using relays. When the relays are activated, pins 30 and 87 connect sending whatever you put to pin 87, through your resistor to the lock wire. As you see from the 2 different diagrams in this case these 2 pins are interchangeable so don't get confused as to why Jeff lists it one way and I list it another. Bottom line wire it up exactly as either diagram shows and your set to go. By the way on my diagram pins 30 and 86 on both relays are all going to go to ground. Not everyone is familiar with the ground symbol I used in the diagram just thought I'd mention it. Hope it helps, Mike

One more question. When connecting the ground when running from the TBKIII and the relay for the 2nd starter wire, how would the diodes be placed here. Thanks again, as you have answered everything guys. Will definately be helping this site out. As I am overseas in the military, this is the only place to go for help considering that Remote Start is illegal here in Germany. Thank you so much guys.

Velocity Motors wrote: So your telling us that we are aiding you in an illegal activity ?? Cool !!!

Hell yeah buddy!!!

Thanks again for the help guys. I knew when I was having difficulties I could count on you guys. I checked this place out before I started installing my system. Wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I must say it is not near as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Radio Shack's the best source, if you have a store nearby. If not you can use their website. The resistor values usually have some tolerance in them (e.g. if a resistance is within 5% it will activate the desired circuit); so you don't need to find a resistor of that exact value. Also, you can combine resistors to get the needed value, but it'd probably be easier in your case to just find the right values alone.

chriswallace187 wrote: Radio Shack's the best source, if you have a store nearby. If not you can use their website. The resistor values usually have some tolerance in them (e.g. if a resistance is within 5% it will activate the desired circuit); so you don't need to find a resistor of that exact value. Also, you can combine resistors to get the needed value, but it'd probably be easier in your case to just find the right values alone.

Well the only problem I have with running down to the nearest Radioshack, is that is about 5,000 miles away considering I am overseas in Germany. I was hoping someone on here might be able to help me out. I know the math doesn't add up, but would a 2.2k with 5% work for a 2.0k? That is the only resistor I am having a hard time finding. Thanks again everyone.