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NiiAddy

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 1:21 PM / IP Logged

My alarm remote has a tendancy to not work at times and as i have no key locks on my car, i often get get trapped.

I want to wire a switch directly to the solenoid in my door so i can at least open the door.

I have a 5 wire solenoid, what is the best way to wire up the switch.

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 1:27 PM / IP Logged

and were do you plan to put this switch? on the outside of your car? or are you talking about being locked in the car?

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NiiAddy

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 1:30 PM / IP Logged

yeah on the outside, hidden somewhere. i'm getting locked out of the car.

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There are Pressure, Magnetic, Touch, etc. switches U could probably use. It would depend on your personal preferences.

Or U could put a CHEAP Keyless Entry on (maybe even used, A lot of Stereo shops get old stuff they have to take off) and be done with it

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A trick I used to use for applications like this was to use a magnetic reed switch inside a tail light. Stash the magnet that comes with the switch behind the gas filler door. You need a normally open switch. If you have aftermarket door locks, there should be a lock and unlock trigger on the module you can use the reed switch to activate. The beauty of the system is that weather shouldn't be a problem and you don't run the risk of someone finding the hinden switch.

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 4:09 PM / IP Logged

Hidden switch to open door -- posted image.

http://http://www.autothisworld.com/largeimages/S7.jpg

NiiAddy

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 4:12 PM / IP Logged

The reed switch looks like the way forward. I have a clifford but is there a way i can bypass the alarm and link directly to the solenoid.

I'm assuming a pulse sent to one one the wires would unlock, which one though?

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Posted: August 30, 2004 at 11:20 PM / IP Logged

You just had to be smart eh? That is just flat out smart & clever!!! Hidden switch to open door -- posted image.

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NiiAddy

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Posted: August 31, 2004 at 12:28 PM / IP Logged

NiiAddy wrote:

I'm assuming a pulse sent to one one the wires would unlock, which one though?

Any ideas

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Posted: August 31, 2004 at 5:39 PM / IP Logged

Tap Magic

Here check this out works great for people who lock there keys inside.

Aslo may want to look for a new remote.

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