actuating a trunk using relays.
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Topic: actuating a trunk using relays.
Posted By: sik63caddy
Subject: actuating a trunk using relays.
Date Posted: February 01, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Okay, so this is what I have. I have a trunk that has a mechanism that pulls the trunk down after it is latched. I am using a linear actuator that will pull and push the trunk open and close about 2 inches, then I have a 35lb solenoid that will release the trunk from the latch. I need to know how to wire this setup using a switch that will permit the actuator to push the trunk open a few inches, then a few seconds later energize the 35lb solenoid to release the latch so I can open the trunk by hand. Then when I close the trunk by hand just to where it will latch, the actuator will energize pulling the trunk completely closed. I was thinking maybe a pinswitch would work when I latch the truck to energize the actuator. How do I wire this up? A diagram would be awsome! Any help would be awsome!
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Thanks,
Steve Platt
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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: February 01, 2007 at 12:55 PM
If I understand correctly, you have a trunk pull-down/release from a 98 Caddy or similar vehicle, but you don't have the BCM which controls the latter, is that so?
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Posted By: sik63caddy
Date Posted: February 01, 2007 at 1:23 PM
Yes its a 63 caddy that originaly had the vacume suck down system, but do to the stereo system design, and not to mention the original vacume system no longer works, I decided to go another route.
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Thanks,
Steve Platt
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