1998 ford contour svt, viper 690xv

Hey everyone, I purchased a Viper 690xv and have read lots of topics on this installation. first of all my car is a 1998 ford contour svt and i am just wondering for the door lock part of the alarm, if i need the relays or not?...also is this install possible without taking it anywhere to b professionally done, I hav installed other alarms but not as advanced as this one, thanks in advanceNate Groenewold

The 690xv is both POSITIVE & NEGATIVE Pulse Door Lock......DEI suggests that U use Relays in conjunction with your Door Locks.  Some installers hook direct...........

Power Lock	WHITE/ GREEN      ( +  )	DRIVER KICK
Power Unlock	YELLOW /GREEN    ( + )	PANEL

Positive Pulse Door Locks

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if dei recommands it then i would us relays.....the alarm may work ok for a while but a certain time it may not be able to supply enough amps....use DEI 451M door lock relay it rules......Where theres is a wire there's a way.

Thanks for the quick answers...I plan on doing this tonight after school...anything else anyone wants to recommend?...I think i will go and find the relays at a local parts store this afternoon otherwise.Nate Groenewold

PS: What are the negatives to hooking directly to the wire?...I have read both good and bad things about this, but dont know which to do. the brain unit sends out 200ma..is that enough to power the factory car relays?...again its a 1998 ford contour svtNate Groenewold

groenenk wrote: PS: What are the negatives to hooking directly to the wire?...I have read both good and bad things about this, but dont know which to do. the brain unit sends out 200ma..is that enough to power the factory car relays?...again its a 1998 ford contour svt

The worst thing will be that it will not supply enough current to unlock or lock the doors consistently. If your in there wiring things up already, it will take you less time to wire in relays now, then have to take everything apart the second time. 200ma is enough to trigger a SPDT relay. Wire up like this http://www.velocitymotorsport.com/images/install_notes/N2P.jpg

Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Ok thanks a lot I will definitely put the relays in as long as the wiring is all there anyways. Any other relays that i would need anywhere?...I think thats it.Nate Groenewold

If you wanted to use the trunk release you would need a relay for that too.Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Does anyone know where the wires are actually at for the lock and unlock?....I hav looked all over behind the kick panel....are they up hidden? or do they go to the instrument panel fuse box?Nate Groenewold

Way up there

This will be a Head Stander................Or try Passenger Kick .......

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