98 Dakota Door Lock Issues

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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.
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Topic: 98 Dakota Door Lock Issues

Posted By: xtac1080
Subject: 98 Dakota Door Lock Issues
Date Posted: December 08, 2006 at 12:24 AM

I'm currently working on a 1998 DOdge Dakota non-R/T model, installing a DEI Viper 550 alarm/remote starter. I have everything working properly except the door locks. The wiring diagram says its a ORANGE / purple & a pink/purple. I hooked them up to the alarm but no matter which way I go the doors only lock. I can apply 12v to the unlock wire in the door and it even locks it!! I tested it with a MM and it shows 12v when the unlock button is pressed. What is going on here? I can sometimes get it to unlock if I tap it twice like it needs a double pulse, but when set alarm is set to double pulse it just locks it twice. Anyone ever have this problem?

Replies:

Posted By: jasondavis05
Date Posted: December 08, 2006 at 1:58 AM

You need to reverse polarity on the unlock wire. Did the truck have a factory keyless system? If it did it's a CHRYSLER 3/5 wire Door Locking System, if not and it just had power locks they are type A.

Good luck.

Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: December 08, 2006 at 7:07 AM

As Jasondavis05 has said, you have positive trigger lock and 5-wire unlock. Follow just the unlock side of this diagram for your truck.

Posted By: xtac1080
Date Posted: December 10, 2006 at 6:41 PM

Thanks you guys!