1980 cutlass olds wiring colors

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Topic: 1980 cutlass olds wiring colors

Posted By: powerhx2
Subject: 1980 cutlass olds wiring colors
Date Posted: June 22, 2004 at 2:04 AM

hi, i am looking for the color code for my cutlass so that i can install an alarm and i wanted to also add power locks to the front dors.......... Thanks for any help

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kvt-911dvd
2 Autotek Stealth xs.1500's
2 yellow top
2 MTX 3'' 2 ways
2 6x9 alpine type r's
2 15's poweramper xp^2
alpine mrv-f407 4 channel
150 amp anl fuse

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Posted By: boomer_106
Date Posted: June 22, 2004 at 10:22 AM

The oldest I can find is 81-87. You MIGHT be able to use it as a guide. On the other hand it may do you absolutely no good. You MUST verify with your meter before making connections. Good luck to ya

Oldsmobile

Cutlass (RWD)

1981-1987

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Start:	PURPLE OR YELLOW	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS **
Ignition #1:	PINK	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #2:	ORANGE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3:	N/A
Accessory:	BROWN	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Brake Light:	WHITE (+)	AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Tach Signal:	WHITE	AT COIL *
Parking Lights:	BROWN	(+) AT LIGHT SWITCH
Headlights:	YELLOW	(+) AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH
OEM Alarm Disarm:	N/A
OEM Alarm Arm:	N/A
Diesel Glow Plug:
Clutch Bypass Wire:
Notes:	* Carburated Engine. ** See Note #300 - GM Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

Oldsmobile

Cutlass (RWD)

1981-1987

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes
Function	Vehicle Color	Location
Constant +12 Volts:	RED AND RED	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter Kill:	PURPLE OR YELLOW	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS **
Ignition +12 Volts:	PINK	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Lights/Superv:	WHITE	(-) AT PIN SWITCH OR COURTESY LIGHT
OEM Horn:	BLACK	(-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Power Lock:	LIGHT BLUE	DRIVER'S KICK PANEL ***
Power Unlock:	BLACK	DRIVER'S KICK PANEL ***
Trunk Release:	BLACK	(+) AT RELEASE SWITCH
Alarm Input Wire:	WHITE	(-) AT PIN SWITCH OR COURTESY LIGHT
Notes:	** See Note #202 - Positive Pulse Door Lock Diagram.

Posted By: powerhx2
Date Posted: June 22, 2004 at 5:29 PM

Thanks for the wire colors..............i was also wondering how i would install power lock actuators,

they are 2 wire actuators.......and i want to hook them up with my alarm and have a switch to work

them even when i am not arming the car,,,,if posible , show how i would hook up the relays so it would mke it easy for me to install,,,, i have the viper 790xv responder.

........................Thanks for the help

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kvt-911dvd
2 Autotek Stealth xs.1500's
2 yellow top
2 MTX 3'' 2 ways
2 6x9 alpine type r's
2 15's poweramper xp^2
alpine mrv-f407 4 channel
150 amp anl fuse