Hi everyone! Ive inherited a 2003 Ford Focus SE Wagon that I plan to convert to a 2 person camper, and so now its due for a ton of upgrades. So Far I have installed a aftermarket cruise control, a flip down dvd screen in the back, a backup camera, and 95% of a pioneer AVH-w4500NEX head unit. It has the Zetec engine and factory Blaupunkt radio. Those 2 options apparently make so much stuff different than the standard focus, almost every wire for the cruise control was wrong. So I think i am for sure gonna need some help. Not to mention that this time I plan to tackle an Avital remote start with security install myself. I have tinkered with wiring about 24 years, and I consider myself pretty knowledgeable, but again, Ive never done a remote start/security, or a immobilizer bypass before so Im sure that if I want to make it out alive then I need to double check my work! So I have signed up here hoping a few of you here will have the time to assist me in doing a good job. If so please read on, if not, thanks anyway!
OK so as far as the avital install, Im mostly still in the planning stages. Ive never done anything this tedious with wiring and Im the type to do it right, so Im mapping out the install before I even touch it. I welcome ANY and ALL tips you guys want to share to make my life easier.
My first question is about relays When do i need them versus when I dont? I plan to watch some videos on the matter before I start, but I'll take all the explanation I can get so I can pick up as many relays as needed. I know I want a few options that probably require them, but so far I haven't had a chance to figure this out. I will be wanting my horn to honk instead of siren, I do have a trunk release, I also want to wire the dome light supervision with the door input, (I cant remember exactly why, but I remember I got the tip from another installer. Something about the car light coming on when I unlock the door, and also the interior flashing when alarm goes off). I also think I need one for a starter kill too. Admittedly this is a weak spot for me, so any guidance here is well appreciated!
I think I have a factory alarm, I cant seem to get it to "go off". Ive tried locking the doors and then opening from the inside, kicking the tires hard, etc. I do have a blinky red led by my hazard selector, and a panic on the fob. I also have a yellow plug for the factory blaupunkt stereo that is as of now homeless. I think one of the wires in it is for the alarm too, but to date havent figured that problem out yet. Either way I believe I DO need to hook up wires 14 and 24 (from the attached documents)
I would also like to clean up the harnesses and remove as many wires as I can before install. Im definitely more of a tidy installer, so It would be ideal if I could hook up and tape everything on the bench first. Ill post up pics of the resources I'm working with so you guys have reference of what Im seeing too. On the following picture I am attempting to mark what I wont need for cutting. The X's are to be cut (if I'm correct that I dont need them, PLEASE tell me if im mistaken), The highlighter are the ones Ive confirmed I DO need (again, PLEASE tell me if I'm wrong on any), and the question marks I have no idea about. the blank ones under the REMOTE START section I havent looked up yet, but Im sure ill need most of these too! I welcome any opinions on this, have I made any errors yet?
Here is my cars tip sheet, please let me know if you notice something that is incorrect due to my car being the Zetec, or blaupunkt, or whatever!
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read and help me get through this. Im lucky to live in a time when I can get help from my peers on the task I chose to take on. I appreciate the learning Im about to do, and the time you guys are saving me, not to mention not pulling out all my hair.