Switch Vs. Motor

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Security and Convenience / Switch Vs. Motor (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

swhite005

Member - Posts: 27

Joined: December 20, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: June 05, 2005 at 7:41 PM / IP Logged

On determining the switch side and motor side of the door lock/unlock wire, I understand that a mutimeter is necessary. Can someone please provide a link or explain how to determine which side it which? If the wire shows power when the switch is pressed, does that mean it is the motor side (considering the wire has been cut in half to install a relay)? Or is it vise-a-versa? Do I touch the positive lead on the multimeter to the wire and the negative to a ground? Please Help!

Back to Top

mo12v

Platinum - Nominee - Posts: 2,748

This member consistently provides reliable information

Joined: September 30, 2003

Location: Afghanistan

Posted: June 05, 2005 at 8:15 PM / IP Logged

Usually, when U cut the proper Lock / Unlock wires in half, U will have one side that will show voltage << ( + ) or ( - ) depending on vehicle >> when U press Door Switch. That usually is the Switch side. The other side will be motor.

I

MO

Don't Learn from Others Mistakes

You Might Be the One That Knows.

Back to Top

kgerry

Platinum - Posts: 3,455

Joined: February 07, 2004

Location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Posted: June 06, 2005 at 3:49 PM / IP Logged

also, you only need to physically cut a wire if you have a reverse polarity ( 5 wire ) doorlock system..... + or - you can just meter the wire to determine polarity.....

Kevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

Back to Top

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Switch Vs. Motor

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.