Hi, I'm putting keyless entry into my daughter's 1998 Cavalier Coupe, 2.2L. I'm to the point of interfacing to the parking lights to let them flash when the doors lock/unlock. The wiring diagram for Cavalier says a brown wire in behind the carpet near the kick panel, in a green connector. I found this brown wire, and interfaced the keyless entry module to it, but the lights aren't flashing.
I think I've followed the directions OK for the keyless entry unit. i.e. connected the right wires to power, ground, positive connection, etc.
My question: Have I found the right wire to interface to? When I have this green connector disconnected, the blinkers still work, so I'm not sure that I have the right connection. I would've thought the blinkers would not work if that connector is disconnected.
Any suggestions or other locations to find the right wire that I need to interface into for the parking lights to flash with the lock/unlock?
Thanks!
Lets start with purchasing a Digital Multi-Meter...This will assist you in locating the right wire...Sometimes colors and locations are wrong...Sometimes there is more then 1 of the same color...! I tell the guys at the shop,when they cant find Parking Lights...You can always go to the light itself...You did already go thru firewall for the siren...?
| Parking Lights | | BROWN | | (+) | | LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS | | |
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No need to go through the firewall, as I'm not adding an alarm. I do have a voltage meter available (via neighbor). So I should check that wire and other wires for voltage, tell me what I will see when I have the right one?
I assume I should test each wire and turn on/off the parking lights? Or should I turn on the hazards and watch for increase/decrease like that? What will I see when I have the right wire?
Thanks for feedback!
You should see 12 volts w/ the Parking Lights ON...Once you find a wire that gives you 12v...Slide dimmer switch up/down...If there is a big change in voltage...Lets say it goes from 10v to 12v while sliding dimmer dial...This is the INCORRECT wire...You want there to be very little- to no change in the voltage when sliding dimmer...Good Luck...Yeah i just saw Keyless...LOL
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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!