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Htfan1 
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Posted: September 26, 2004 at 5:16 PM / IP Logged  
I researching installing an aftermarket alarm (Clifford) on a 1995 Mercedes C-Class. However, there seems to be a slight conflict in the documentation available on this.
The general vacuum lock information mentions a single "central vacuum lock" wire that changes polarity depending on lock status. There is a diagram documenting how to cut this wire and incorporate 2 relays to make the keyless entry fuction. (I can't find this wire.)
However, the wiring info on this site and others mentions two wires (I've found these wires.):
Power Lock:
   BLACK (-)
DRIVER'S KICK PANEL
Power Unlock:
   BLUE (-)
DRIVER'S KICK PANEL OR TRUNK
NOTE: I did some testing. Both wires rest at 12 volts and go to 0 volts when driver side key turned for lock or unlock.
What wires and diagram do I use?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Posted: September 26, 2004 at 5:23 PM / IP Logged  
I have:
Power LockBLACKDRIVER KICK
Power UnlockBLUEPANEL  **
* Split Parking Light System - Must Use Two S.P.D.T. Relays Or Two 6 Amp Diodes To Isolate.              **Negative Pulse Door Lock 
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Htfan1 
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This is new information. Thank you MO!
So, am I to assume that I use the two relays to isolate a 3.5 sec pulse to ground for each wire (depending on lock or unlock)?
Am I close?
mo12v 
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U can use the LOCK /UNLOCK wires from your unit (if they have Negative pulse) or the relays (for a better Ground)
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Htfan1 
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Posted: September 26, 2004 at 6:19 PM / IP Logged  
Thank you again MO!
Where did you get this information? Is there a site I can reference too?
It looks like this is considered a "Type B - negative pulse" system in the Clifford manual.
Is this correct as far as you know?

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