switched to ground or 12v postive?

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Topic: switched to ground or 12v postive?

Posted By: rekd65
Subject: switched to ground or 12v postive?
Date Posted: December 20, 2007 at 4:46 PM

I cant figure which, if anyone might be able to let me know Id be greatly indepted.. switched to ground or 12V pos.?

//https://www.blackwidowsecurity.com/currentpdf/bw853%20complete.pdf

Thanks

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Kevin

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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 20, 2007 at 5:29 PM

Could you please provide us with a bit more information?

I hate to inconvenience you while you are asking us for help, but it would be great if you could tell us what your, make, and model your vehicle is.

I'm guessing you are installing a keyless entry system?

It may also be helpful to ask a complete question (ie is my door lock system positive or negative switching?)

Give us as much information as possible, then we will at least have a shot at giving you the answer you need.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: rekd65
Date Posted: December 20, 2007 at 6:19 PM

Hello And thanks for the reply and I apoligise for my inexperince.... Gimme wrenches and I'll fix it...:P

Anyhow, the vehicle I am working on is a 1963 ford econline van. the actuators I am using are two wire, I have no switches yet, Only the black widow keyless entry system. Will buy the neccesary hardware to bring this sys online.

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Kevin

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 21, 2007 at 8:52 AM

Sounds like you would want a 5 wire system. In a 5 wire system both wires from the actuators rest at ground and then an individual wire switches from ground to 12vdc when you actuate the actuator.

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Kevin Pierson