What additional modules for Chevy Malibu

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Topic: What additional modules for Chevy Malibu

Posted By: mears
Subject: What additional modules for Chevy Malibu
Date Posted: June 14, 2004 at 8:56 PM

I bought a 6500esp and am planning on doing a self install into a 2000 Chevy Malibu. The Malibu has power doors, locks, and trunk release. I'm assuming it has Passlock II as well. What additional modules will I need to do this install?

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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: June 15, 2004 at 1:42 PM

just the passlock and a door lock relay modules

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: mears
Date Posted: June 16, 2004 at 9:19 AM

So a 555L and what is the part number for the door lock modules and do I need more than 1? Also, do I need anything for the trunk?

Posted By: DeathsJester12V
Date Posted: June 16, 2004 at 5:13 PM

The 2000 Chevy Malibu is simple for the most part. Only Module you will need is the 555L. Nothing needed for the door.
I put a Sidewinder 6500ESP in a 99 Malibu. all i needed was the 555L. And from the wiring schematics that I have seen, Chevy didn't change a bloody thing from 99 to 2000. Just remember to diode isolate the wires.
And get the 555L do not attempt to do it the old school way. Too much of a headache....and way too much math involved for a bloody alarm install.

Posted By: mears
Date Posted: June 16, 2004 at 6:00 PM

Sorry, I'm a newbie, but...

How did you do the doors and trunk w/o additional modules?

What kind of diodes at parts express would I need?

Thanks

Posted By: DeathsJester12V
Date Posted: June 17, 2004 at 12:50 PM

honestly, I can't remember it was like 2 years ago. I think I either straight hooked the wires up ( diode Isolated of course ) or I used 2 relays. I actually have to see the wire diagram for the car as well as the wiring diagram for the alarm to tell you exactly how I did it. as far as what kind of diodes..the standard
1N4001/L. If I remember correctly, To doorlocks, just needed a positive and a negative pulse to trip the factory relays to operate. Easiest way to find out, get your hands on the DEI Wiring diagrams for your car. I'd get it, but two years no shop, no DEI password anymore.

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: June 17, 2004 at 12:59 PM

the reason i suggest a 451M module for the locks is two-fold... first, some of the DEI units only come with a negative out for locks ( your Malibu is positive ) while other models have dual polarity door lock outputs... and secondly, if you want to make sure that you never overload and blow the lock output transistors in your main brain then use the 451M...it's only 20 bucks and you just prevented a POSSIBLE problem from ever occuring.... you know what they say about an ounce of prevention.....

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: mears
Date Posted: June 17, 2004 at 2:04 PM

Well if I only used the brain to trip a relay and powered it externally, would I still need the 451Ms? Also, can someone interepret the following for me:
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/detail.asp?info=alarm&year=2000&make=Chevrolet&model=Malibu&ID=17440&type=Alarm

I'm not sure what the different doors locks are and which wire needs to see a positive pulse.

Also, is my 6500esp going to come with a manual?

Posted By: lilbuddy626
Date Posted: June 17, 2004 at 2:58 PM

find you door lock wires with a test light check one lf them. if it locks or unlocks when touched you have negative locks. if nothing happens put test light on wire and lock / unlock the doors if the light lightens up u have positive locks. if nothing happpens either time you may need a 456 g(dei ) to operate your locks

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: June 17, 2004 at 3:17 PM

????? 456G is a data module for the 03 and up full size trucks.........

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: mears
Date Posted: June 18, 2004 at 11:45 AM

Do 6500esps come with manuals?

Posted By: DeathsJester12V
Date Posted: June 18, 2004 at 11:41 PM

One, yes they come with manuals.
Two, okay, feel special I wracked my brain, and finally tore apart my install today to figure out just how I did it. Get the Doorlock Module, it will save you some time. posted_image

I used relays. ( Hey can't teach an old dog new tricks. posted_image

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So I apologize about what I had said, I should have done my research before commenting, but I was tired, slightly intoxicated, and feeling a bit ( okay a lot ) confident. And if you're looking for a 6500esp install manual go to the nearest shop that sells them and ask for them.
Once again I apologize for the wrong input on my part. But hey even MECP First Class Installers make mistakes from time to time...former 1st class...my certifications lapsed out last year.