Remote starter install successful but......

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Topic: Remote starter install successful but......

Posted By: comptechltd
Subject: Remote starter install successful but......
Date Posted: January 14, 2003 at 9:40 PM

I have a 1993 Ford F-150 XLT that I just installed a remote starter on and as this was my first install for the most part all went well thanks to the help I got in this forum. Now my problem.

The kit I purchased does not include the relay's for the door locks so I have ordered them and am going to install them ASAP. I still have a few questions though.

posted_image 1) When I use the remote start the "ABS" light comes on on the dash. It goes off when I enter the truck and turn the key ON. Is this a problem?? Will it hurt anything?

posted_image 2) I can access the door lock wires much easier on the passenger side kick panel. I have traced four wires at a connector there. Lets call them A, B, C,D. I have the following results

When I press the:

Passenger door lock switch UNLOCK, wire A has 12 V

Passenger door lock switch LOCK, wire B has 12 V

Driver door lock switch UNLOCK, wire C has 12 V

Driver door lock switch LOCK, wire D has 12 V

posted_image Can I cut any matched (A, B or C,D) pair of wires??

posted_image Can they be cut to install the relays at this point??

I am planning on following this diagram.

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Thanks in advance for all of your help.

Steve[

Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 14, 2003 at 9:46 PM

1. As long as the ABS light goes out after the key take over is done, then you don't have a problem.

2. The driver door will master the passenger side. The passensger side may NOT operate the driver side. You will need to test this first in order to find out, unless someone knows ?

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: comptechltd
Date Posted: January 14, 2003 at 9:53 PM

Thanks,

Is this an acceptable location to install the relay's though??

Steve

Posted By: electrotech
Date Posted: January 15, 2003 at 7:49 PM

I normally do reversing doorlocks fof f150 on the passenger side and they do both doors well.
There is a lot more room to solder your connections there.
A little hint is to test your wires after you cut them and the side that rests at ground is the switch side.

John

Posted By: comptechltd
Date Posted: January 15, 2003 at 8:58 PM

Please excuse my ignorance on this but what do you mean "reversing" door locks?? Should I cut the drivers switch wires or passenger switch?

Steve

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 16, 2003 at 8:23 AM

What he means is use the 5 wire diagram from above as this is the type of system the Ford uses. Also, to use driver's switch when testing for switch and motor sides. E-brake bracket blocks easy access from driver's side. Use the driver's switch at this location.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: comptechltd
Date Posted: January 16, 2003 at 11:58 PM

posted_image Just wanted to let everyone know that I got everything installed this evening and it all works perfectly. I could not have done it without the help of you guys. THANKS A LOT

Steve