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07 dodge dakota, alarm/remote start

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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=97438
Printed Date: October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM


Topic: 07 dodge dakota, alarm/remote start

Posted By: benojeda
Subject: 07 dodge dakota, alarm/remote start
Date Posted: September 25, 2007 at 7:50 PM

ok I have a dodge dakota 2007 slt crew cab V6. And I'am installing a car alarm with remote start and i've never installed one that needed  modules before. So yes i've brought the combo xk532 from xpresskit, which as you know will do the door locks and key. But i have no idea how to hook it up. Does it go to the car alarm or to dakota factory alarm- the information that came with the xk532 tells me the basics... Is the rcs (remote control system ) my factory system (if so were is the rcs)or does it talk about the hooking it up to the aftermarket car alarm. Also do i need resistors ok thats a st&*& Question. Sorry about. Look i need help really.  please can someone give me any advise      any advise will be great thanks



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Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: September 26, 2007 at 10:27 AM
If you look at the wiring diagram it shows exactly what needs to go where. The XK532 accepts the analog outputs from the security system/remote start and converts those analog pulses to information that is transmitted to the vehicle via the OBDII connection. The vehicle then uses this information to perform a function like arm/disarm lock/unlock etc.

That 07 Dakota also utilizes Chrysler's newer ignition switch scheme, which can be troublesome for the D-I-Y installer. It needs to see specific resistances during each phase of starting and without an interface requires cutting the PURPLE / brown wire. Dealerships in my area will void a factory warranty when any wire is cut in the factory harnesses. I do not want to discourage anyone from doing their own work but keep in mind that you can cause serious damage to your vehicle if you install these devices improperly. It may be worth paying a professional to do the job if you are not comfortable with how the device works. The labor it would cost to have it installed correctly is substantially less than what the dealership would charge to repair the vehicle if damaged.

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Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: September 26, 2007 at 4:52 PM

The warranty is void if not installed by a professional in which is recognized by an installation back ground and quality workmanship. This is how it pans out in my area. Judging thats its an 07 its would be wise to have it professionaly installed, imo. 





Posted By: Mark Mizenko
Date Posted: September 27, 2007 at 1:13 PM

A dealership CANNOT void a warranty on a vehicle.  A vehicles warranty can ONLY be voided by the MANUFACTURER of the vehicle.   If you were a Viper dealer, can YOU void a customers Viper warranty (for any reason)?  No.  Only DEI can void the warranty.  Same is true with an automobile.

And then, ONLY THAT part of the vehicles warrantys (say..electrical),  would be voided.  NOT the entire vehicle warranty (emissions, drive train etc).

As a professional, I dont let dealers walk all over me and threaten my livelyhood.  I tell a customer... have them put that in writing.  And if they wont, I tell them that, THAT dealer is dishonest and deceptive, and will most likely  continue with those procedures after they buy the vehicle.  Such as performing unneeded worked, and lying about other services, and charging them for unecessary work.

I have confronted 2 dealerships in my area and threated them with a lawsuit if they continue to make any unsubstansiated  "FALSE CLAIMS" regarding my workmanship.  I also make them responsible for anything their salespeole say regarding any installed aftermarket electronics. 

I was disgusted with the number of LONGTIME eldery Buick customers comming in and telling me the salesmen were telling me it  would void their warranty.  And the poor 80 y/o customer is afraid to have it reinstalled.  Just not right, at any age.  So I put my foot down.  And it actually helped my business.





Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: September 27, 2007 at 1:33 PM

If the product is not installed by a professional they can and will void the warranty when its the dealer that alerted the manufacture of the installation that was not done by a professional so be it. You are correct that the dealer themselves doesn't have the authority but I wonder who contacts the manufature, hmm? Also understand that the electrical system directly and in-directly affects the majority of the vehicle. So it will be at the manufactures discretion on what remains under factory warranty. And same goes for any product we sell or install if tampered with by the customer I guarantee I will do everything in my power to make sure the warranty is voided. Everybody is an installer until doodie goes wrong. Please understand that a very good portion of people that post on here are diy-er's trying to save a buck and some have very limited knowledge and skill set to work on todays sensitive vehicles so make sure everything you post is as accurate as possible. 





Posted By: Twelvoltz
Date Posted: September 27, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Mark, I really was not trying to start a dealership bashing session here. I was just trying to let benojeda know what he/she may be up against. Everyone in the industry knows how much a PITA it can be to have to try and tell a customer that the representative at the dealer is just wrong. You are absolutely correct too, if you go to the dealer and speak with the technician directly most times you will find the tech just does not understand the aftermarket product and blames it for whatever fault the vehicle may have.

Dealers in my area will indeed notify the manufacturer to inform them that they feel the warranty should be voided. And, yes it should be only for the electrical portion of the warranty. Most people in the business are aware of the Magnussum-Moss warranty law. But most consumers go by what the dealership tells them. In our area if you do an install that requires cutting the factory harness, some dealers interpret this as a warranty-voidable action and contact the manufacturer to do so.


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Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: September 27, 2007 at 9:13 PM
thanks for the post but the my question has still haven't been answered if i use the xk532 will that elimate me using the resistors

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Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: September 28, 2007 at 7:42 AM
Your last question was for advice, judging by your questions: take it to a pro. The description of the xk532 clearly states what it does, everything.




Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: September 30, 2007 at 9:34 AM

my 07 dodge dakota to hook up the parking lights from the alarm to the truck 

(wire) parklights negative                      (color) Pink/red                             (location)  At light switch {1.2 ohms} *          (POL.) Resistor

i need to open wire with a relay

I need a diagram on how to open it up with a relay

please help



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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: September 30, 2007 at 10:26 AM
If light output from alarm is pos. then light output to 86, ground to 85 cut parking lights, one side to 30, other side to 87a, ignore 87. If light output from alarm is neg., then light output to 85, 12v+ permanent to 86, 30 and 87a the same as above.




Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 5:47 PM
and the resisitor 1.2 ohms were does it go or does it need one

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Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 6:10 PM
I really need help i've found two diff wiring diagrams both are almost alike but diff.can some please tell me the right wiring diagram please and the right resistor valves please guys i would greatly appricate it 2007 dodge dakota 3.7 liter crew cab auto thanks again

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Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 6:19 PM

howie ll wrote:

If light output from alarm is pos. then light output to 86, ground to 85 cut parking lights, one side to 30, other side to 87a, ignore 87. If light output from alarm is neg., then light output to 85, 12v+ permanent to 86, 30 and 87a the same as above.

ok how about the resistor where does it go. Also i have 6 wire for the door locks i know that unlock and lock i can find but what do i do with the other 4 wires don't know if my door locks are pos. or neg. or found reverse porlity please help almost done



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Posted By: moonliter
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 7:00 PM

For neg parklight output from rs

¡ 85 : +12V

¡ 86 : (-) parklight from rs

For pos parklight output from rs

¡ 85 : pos parklight output from rs

¡ 86 : ground

¡ 87 : ground thru 1.2 kohm resistor

¡ cut the pink/red wire at the switch,  you can unplug from the back of the switch to work on

¡ 87a : to the switch side of the pink/red wire

¡ 30 :  to the car side of the pink/red wire





Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 9:46 PM
thanks alot            can you help me with the door switch wiring my rcs has 6 wires for the door to lock and unlock  my concern is what plority is my door locks thanks anyone please help

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Posted By: moonliter
Date Posted: October 02, 2007 at 8:04 PM
by the way, what brand is your remote stater/alarm ? what firmware is your xk532 ?




Posted By: benojeda
Date Posted: October 04, 2007 at 8:03 AM
sorry about the wait its a plc remote start car alarm and my firmware is chdl7 for my xk532 i also have another question for you I'am having a problem geting the right wiring diagram for my 2007 dodge dakota slt 3.7 crew cab the diagram that i have seems to be either wrong or right.  When i look for the same diagram i keep running to one that i think is for a 2006 if you can help me please  My wiring diagram is from astroflex electronics for my truck which vendor do you trust to be right

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Posted By: moonliter
Date Posted: October 04, 2007 at 9:53 PM

should only have 4 wires at the ign sw harness, batt (lt.blue/red) don't use this for the rs, ign (+), mux (pur/brn), ground (pur/orang). there is no starter wire at the ign sw.

xk532 will do the lock & unlock for you but needs neg door lock inputs from rs. you said it has 6 wires for door locks so i think your rs must have 2 built-in relays for door locks. each relay consists of a com(30), n/c(87a) & n/o(87) contact. should be able to check with a meter.

If it is true then connect the 30's to ground, one 87 to lock other 87 to unlock at the xk532

if you still don't know how to figure out the wires on door locks, me too, i suggest you shouldn't go any further as there are lots more on the programming of xk532.






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