Car alarm installation on 1998 Windstar
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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=60413
Printed Date: October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Topic: Car alarm installation on 1998 Windstar
Posted By: Stadiumrocks
Subject: Car alarm installation on 1998 Windstar
Date Posted: July 31, 2005 at 10:11 AM
Hi,
I'd like to install A-10 car alarm & keyless entry (unit) myself on my 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0L, 3 doors.
I never installed one before and my knowledge on this stuff is minimum.
The seller I bought the unit from (internet) said that it was easy to do it myself. All I need is the wiring diagram for my Windstar and the installation manual that's included with the unit.
Can anybody please show me the 1998 Windstar wiring diagram ?
In the installation guide, there are some types of door lock diagrams : negative trigger, positive trigger, reserve polarity, etc. How do I know which one to choose ?
This 1998 Windstar is commonly have a problem with door ajar and dome light. Will it be a problem for the function of the unit or even the installation ?
One wire of the unit main harness (orange wire) comes with this following expl. : "armed output (-)500mA. The orange wire provides a ground output while armed to activate an optional starter defeat relay or other device such as power window control module".
Does it mean the installation of this wire is optional ? If not, what should I connect this wire to ?
The rest of the wires have the explanation to what they connect to, except the orange one above.
Thank you in advance for any help.
StadiumRocks
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Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: July 31, 2005 at 5:05 PM
Stadiumrocks wrote:
Hi,
In the installation guide, there are some types of door lock diagrams : negative trigger, positive trigger, reserve polarity, etc. How do I know which one to choose ?
This 1998 Windstar is commonly have a problem with door ajar and dome light. Will it be a problem for the function of the unit or even the installation ?
One wire of the unit main harness (orange wire) comes with this following expl. : "armed output (-)500mA. The orange wire provides a ground output while armed to activate an optional starter defeat relay or other device such as power window control module".
Does it mean the installation of this wire is optional ? If not, what should I connect this wire to ?
Chart shows you NEGATIVE Door Locks. I have seen only 1 Windstar out of 10 - 20 installs of this year with this problem. ( who knows, maybe the customers never thought it was my fault )
ORANGE wire is Optional ------------- MO
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Posted By: Stadiumrocks
Date Posted: July 31, 2005 at 8:49 PM
Thanks a lot for both of you.
Best regards,
StadiumRocks
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