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fitting remote door locks possible? (Results)



Hi Audiphiles,
	Thanks to John Karasaki and  Dan Simoes for the ideas on rigging up 
remote door locks on my 85 5K with my ElCheapo alarm system which 
only has two (-300ma) door triggers and a dip switch for 1 or 3 sec 
pulse duration.  
	However, it was Allan Olesan who came through with a wiring diagram 
to modify the 12V  to the drivers door switch and bi-pressure pump.
Turns out to be a simple circuit on paper ... just a little confusing 
to wire while head is stuffed under the dash.  Overall excellent 
results.
	Only addtional thing I had to do was to put an actuator/switch combo 
from an '82 5K into the drivers door.   The only problem I've 
encountered is the plunger isn't moving freely and will occassionally 
not fully close/open on the 3 second actuation ... this results in 
the locks moving back to their original position ... I will see if 
this can't be fixed.
	Overall price:
		(1) ElCheapo alarm(Sherwood) 	$55	
		(2) 5 pole relays 		$12
		(1) junkyard actuator and plumbing  $5
		(1) extra junkyard bi-pressure pump $7.50
		+ countless hours of wiring/rewiring, cuting, crimping and swearing 


Thanks all !!!
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Peter Gotseff
pag@hydrosphere.com
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