1972 El Camino Remote start

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Topic: 1972 El Camino Remote start

Posted By: El Sandman
Subject: 1972 El Camino Remote start
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 5:07 AM

I want to hook up a remote starter but can not find any help at the
VSS & Tach Info link.

I have the relay setup I just need the mechanical info

any Help is hopefully helpfull

I know it can be done.

Just don't know how.

Thanks 4 your time & help

Replies:

Posted By: El Sandman
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 5:11 AM

ooops!!! mechanical is what I was trying to say

Posted By: pat28ca
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 8:44 AM

my wiring program only goes back to 80 but here's how to get what you need. when you buy a product , phone there support line and they will fax or email you the wiring diagram. if it's a good remote starter company then they will supply you with everything. if you bought it at a crappy ,cheap place, then you'll likely get crappy , cheap service. most of the time the manufacturer will help you out.

Posted By: El Sandman
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 2:26 PM

Sounds good. posted_image

What manufacturers do you recomend
amd where is a good spot to get it from.

Thanks

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 5:33 PM

Hi El Sandman, the tach wire should be White at the coil. I don't beleive that vehicle is equipped with a VSS wire. You should be able to locate each of the wires easily with your meter, but the wire colors for Iigniton, starter, etc. should be typical GM colors...

Starter = Purple or Yellow at ignition switch
Ignition = Pink at ignition switch
Heater/AC = Brown at ignition switch
Accessory = Orange at ignition switch
Cold Side of Brake = White at brake switch
Tach = White at coil
Parking Lights (+) Brown at switch

As always, verify each with your meter before making any connections.

the12volt

Posted By: El Sandman
Date Posted: April 29, 2002 at 6:13 PM

Thanks as soon as I am done blowing up my MTX Road(Kill)Thunder, I'll start on this and I'll keep you posted.

P.S. Older GM cars have yellow starter wires that look whitish from discoloring over the years.

Thanks Again

El Sandman