Negative Park Brake Input on remote start

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ruben17

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 8:23 AM / IP Logged

Hello guys,

I have a problem. I am going to install a UltraStar remote starter and alarm (Manual Trans Model TL2250M) in my 1997 VW bug (mexican).

The problem is that the alarm needs a negative input when I pull the hand brake, but my bug does not have a dash light that turns on when the handbrake is used.

Does somebody knows if I can adapt a device or something that would send the negative signal when I use the hand brake???

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Thanks to all

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 8:25 AM / IP Logged

What you can do is have a togle switch that will be grounded and this will act like your hand brake. If you forget to engage it, the car will not start.

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jrilla

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 8:50 AM / IP Logged

You never know, there may be a couple of wires connected to the E-Brake anyway, even though you do not have a dash light. I cant think of what they would be for if not for a light, but it is worth a look see. The toggle switch isnt a bad idea, but if you leave it grounded, then you are losing a source of safety.

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ruben17

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 9:05 AM / IP Logged

Guys,

Do you think that a hood pin switch could work??? If I install it below the handbrake where it gets pressed when the ebrake is down. But what signal will it show?? negative or positive...

Thanks for you replies!

2k2AccordEX

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 1:40 PM / IP Logged

You could use a mercury switch on your handbrake, when the handbrake is up the mercury will make contact with the wires, and when its down then connection is broken. So one side of the switch is grounded -- And the other side is connected to your (-) input for remote start.

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ruben17

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 2:02 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the tip 2k2Accord EX, I really appreciate it.

Do you know where can I buy this Switch???? Is mercury the brand of the switch or you are talking about the car mercury??? Negative Park Brake Input on remote start -- posted image.

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ruben17

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 2:35 PM / IP Logged

AccordEX,

I found a DEI 8160 Mercury Switch for hood, doors and other. Is this the switch you are talking about????

Thanks

thomas_51c

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Posted: March 21, 2003 at 6:03 PM / IP Logged

I am pretty sure he ment mercury, like liquid metal. The switch would look like the inside of an old thermostate in your house.

the DEI 8160 sounds like what 2k2AccordEX was talking about although I am not sure as I have never used one.

Hope this clears up a small part of your problem.

2k2AccordEX

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Posted: March 22, 2003 at 1:36 AM / IP Logged

ok to get a better idea of what we're talking about here's a link to a site that has it:

http://www.tune-town.com/Alarms/accessories.htm

it is the first item on the list Mercury Switch...Great for hood and tailgate protection. Simple two wire hook up.

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ruben17

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Posted: March 22, 2003 at 8:30 AM / IP Logged

Thanks a lot guys for your help.

AccordEx, I am going to give it a try with the switch. Thanks a lot

I will post the results when I test it.

Thanks again to all Negative Park Brake Input on remote start -- posted image.

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