Newbie just bought a 550esp from a friend who had it sitting around for a while and never installed. I want to install it in my wifes 87 Saab 900. I know my way around cars pretty well but not that great with electronics. It didn't come with the installation instructions so I downloaded it from DEI's web site. After going over it completely I'm not sure I didn't bite off more than I can chew. Would you guys be nice enough to walk me through a few things if needed?
Also looking at the installation guide it appears there are some differences between what they show and what I have. The brain in the instructions are plugged by the wiring harness on 3 sides and has jumpers. Mine is only designed with the harnesses pluging intoone side and have no jumpers. Also there are a few little differences in the wire coloring. I assume I have an older model unit? I think I can work with the current instructions but Is there any way of getting the correct ones? Also is there a source to get the wiring diagram for the 87 Saab? TIA
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Dave T.
90 4Runner
93 Civic DX
86 TransAm
87 Saab 900
93 Lumina Z34
81 280 ZX
the listing that i have says a 9000. it might be a typo. did they even make a 9000????
here is what i have....
Make: Saab
Model: 9000
Year: 1987-93
This Database Was Last Updated On: 6/9/2003
Index #: 5796
Alarm
Constant 12 volts GRAY AND GRAY IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts GREEN / WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter YELLOW/WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light BLACK (-) PASSENGER PIN SWITCH
Trunk Pin Switch BROWN (-) AT TRUNK PIN SWITCH OR OEM ALARM *
Parking Lamp GREEN/ RED (+) AT LIGHT SWITCH OR AT FUSE BOX
Power Lock ADD ACTUATOR ACTUATOR NEEDED IN DRIVER DOOR #204
Power Unlock ADD ACTUATOR ACTUATOR NEEDED IN DRIVER DOOR #204
#204- See Adding Actuator Door Lock Diagram. * OEM Alarm Module Located Behind Passenger Dash.
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Accessories
Window Up D\ RED / WHT P\ BLK/WHT @ MAIN
Window Down R/ GRN S/ BLU SWITCH #211
Ign Key Warn
Trunk Release
OEM Horn YELLOW (-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Headlights
OEM Alarm Arm
OEM Alarm Disarm RED (-) AT OEM ALARM MODULE BEHIND PASS. DASH
#211- See Reversal Rest At Ground Power Window Circuit Diagram.
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Remote Start
Tach Signal BLUE UNDER DRIVERS SEAT
Ignition #2 GREEN / WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 N/A
Accessory GRAY/WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety NOT GROUNDING TYPE - OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light WHITE (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light GRAY OR WHITE (+) AT SWITCH
Rear Window Defrost
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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
Donate to the 12volt
David:
Thanks for the information. They did make a 9000 with some years overlapping. Mine is a 900 and I would presume the wiring is probably pretty similar. I can try and piece everything together and see if I can get it to work. Appreciate the help.
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Dave T.
90 4Runner
93 Civic DX
86 TransAm
87 Saab 900
93 Lumina Z34
81 280 ZX
always test with a meter first, i do have the info for a hard top 86-91 i'll send it to you.......
Make: Saab
Model: 900 Conv. & Hardtop
Year: 1986-91
This Database Was Last Updated On: 6/9/2003
Index #: 832
Alarm
Constant 12 volts GRAY IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 12 volts GREEN / WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter YELLOW/RED OR YELLOW IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Light BLACK (-) AT PASSENGER PIN SWITCH
Trunk Pin Switch BLACK (-) AT TRUNK LIGHT OR SWITCH
Parking Lamp GREEN/ RED (+) AT LIGHT SWITCH OR FUSE BOX
Power Lock ADD ACTUATOR ACTUATOR NEEDED IN DRIVER DOOR #204
Power Unlock ADD ACTUATOR ACTUATOR NEEDED IN DRIVER DOOR #204
#204- See Adding Actuator Door Lock Diagram.
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Accessories
Window Up D\ RED / WHT P\ YEL/RED D\ GRN/WHT P\ GRY/WHT @ MAIN
Window Down F/ BLK/WHT F/ BLU/WHT R/ GRN/RED R/ RED / WHT SWITCH #211
Ign Key Warn GREEN (+) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Trunk Release N/A
OEM Horn BLACK (-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Headlights YELLOW (+) AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH
OEM Alarm Arm
OEM Alarm Disarm
#211- See Reversal Rest At Ground Power Window Circuit.
View Diagrams
Remote Start
Tach Signal BLUE AT COIL OR TEST CONNECTOR
Ignition #2 GRAY/WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3 N/A
Accessory GRAY/WHITE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety NOT GROUNDING TYPE - OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light RED (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Reverse Light WHITE (+) AT SWITCH BELOW CONSOLE
Rear Window Defrost
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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
Donate to the 12volt
Draasch, THANKS!!!! You da man. That should save me lots of time figuring out the car wiring. Now I can just tap the correct alarm wire to the car wire. Not sure what #204 actuator for the door locks though. Is that a relay? Also nor clear on what ignition #2 is. Thanks again.
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Dave T.
90 4Runner
93 Civic DX
86 TransAm
87 Saab 900
93 Lumina Z34
81 280 ZX