Testarossa

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=28128
Printed Date: May 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Topic: Testarossa

Posted By: vegascop1
Subject: Testarossa
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 11:44 AM

Hi,

I'm installing an alarm system on my '86 Ferrari Testarossa. I have completed about 90% of all the work with the help of the wiring diagrams for the car. Now I ran into a problem. The car comes with the door actuators but I have no clue how to hook that up.

Does anyone here ever done this on a Ferrari or knows or has the schematic/parts list how to complete this task? I really want to lock and unlock the doors when I arm/disarm the alarm with the remote. I got the alarm purposely for this task.

Thank for any help you can provide.

Any questions you might have just let me know and I will provide you with any info ...

Ski

Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 11:48 AM

The 1987 Testarossa requires an actuator to complete the lock & unlock functions. When you lock the doors via the locking mechanism from the inside of the car, does it do both passenger and driver side ? If so, then you have to add an actuator to the driver's door.

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

Posted By: vegascop1
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:08 PM

To answer your questions Jeff, yes...there is no unlock/lock switch inside the car, but both doors work as one when you lock or unlock with the key from the outside that is. I thought that actuators are in the doors in order to do that? do I have to put a second actuator in the door??? Confirming an actuator you are talking about is that "electromagnet" ????? right? Where do I buy this thing and do you know which wires that will slice in?

thnx for all the help.....ski

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:19 PM

What you will need to do is attach an actuator to the door lock mechanism of the car and wire it like this diagram: https://www.velocitymotorsport.com/images/install_notes/104.jpg The Ferrari has a central door locking system that works off the physical movement of the cylinder to accomplish the lock and unlock functions of the car. You can buy thse actuators at any car alarm/audio shop that does installation. They are very cheap to buy, about $ 10.00 - $ 15.00 at most places. Some more than others, but shop around if you wish. If you want to purcahse one email me and i'll send you one.

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

Posted By: derek123
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:19 PM

you wont be slicing in to any wires. You will be adding a device that is grabs the push rod ( the plunger you activate the doors with) and moves it, simulating you manualy flipping the plunger.

Posted By: vegascop1
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:26 PM

a ha.....now that makes sense! Thnx all, specially Jeff....Im out the door shopping...if I cant find the parts I need I will be e-mailing Jeff with an order!

thnx again,

this place rocks!

Ski