Door Lock actuators

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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=51996
Printed Date: May 25, 2024 at 7:16 AM

Topic: Door Lock actuators

Posted By: Dyson
Subject: Door Lock actuators
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 10:17 AM

Hi im new to this forum, but seems like a great place to get info, good job!

Im currently workin on some custom doors in my car, and have removed the interior door handles to be replaced by 2 wire actuators which are triggered by pressing a push button switch, the problem im having now is that the solenoids dont seem to be as powerful as when we tested them.

Basically the Circuit is connected from the positive battery to the switch, then from one side of the switch to the solenoid, then the other wire on the solenoid is direct to the negative terminal on the battery (Not Ground, which im not sure what the difference is)

Unfortunately not a wiring expert, so not to sure what to do, heres a pic of the solenoids im using, are these ok for pulling the door latch?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[img]https://www.partsexpress.com/images/330-010m.jpg[/img]

Replies:

Posted By: Bmnicolosi
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 10:20 AM

use relays. just like using actuators to add power locks.

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Posted By: Dyson
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 10:23 AM

Thanks for the quick reply

Sorry to sound stupid, but what is a relay?

Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 10:54 AM

At the top left corner of this page your viewing right now.....see BASICS. Cilck "relays"

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Posted By: Dyson
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 11:13 AM

Thanks Mate, thats great ill try and pick some up at the weekend, is there any particular amp relays i will need for this job, or are they pretty universal for all applications?

Posted By: Dyson
Date Posted: March 16, 2005 at 11:36 AM

is there anywhere you can recommend purchasing door latch solenoids?

Cheers