JacksonJ
03-09-2005, 09:39 PM
Door Lock Actuator installation
I know there is a thread in the archive, but this is a bit more detailed.
Materials needed:
Actuator
Alarm
2 5-pin relays
Tools needed:
Drill
Screwdrivers
Several extra screws
Wire cutters
1. First start by removing the drivers door panel (Walkthroughs can be found on www.hmaserivce.com)
2. Locate the wire leading from the lock (there are 2, one is for the lock and one for the door handle)
3. Now it’s time to use the wire cutters. Don’t cut through the wire, just enough to strip off the black coating. Then you’ll have to through the white plastic cover which will expose metal twisted wires. You’ll need about 1 to 2 inches of exposed wire. (Use your own judgment based on the actuator)
4. Now comes the tricky part. Cut some of the twisted wires leaving the thicker cable in the middle. You’ll need to cut it completely way and be careful not to cut your fingers.
5. Now it’s time to position your actuator and drill some holes to connect it. The best location is where I have placed it. It just misses the window; I recommend you also try the window to ensure clearance before you drill the holes. The metal strip attached to the actuator comes with it.
6. Once you get the Actuator screwed down, now it’s time to attach it to the wire you just exposed. Use the provided attachment tool (Note, you will probably need a larger screw to hold the smaller wire. The one provided is not sufficient.
7. Once it’s all attached you’ll need to adjust it so that the actuator is fully extended when the door is unlocked and vise versa. If you have cut too much wire away then the wire may bend and not lock.
Here are the finished Pictures of my installation, hope this helps you
This one shows the overall installation
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjDoorActuator.jpg
This one is more of a close up on the actuator and shows the different layers that you had to cut from the wire
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjActuator.jpg
This one is a close up on the connector you get with the actuator.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjCable.jpg
8. Now it’s time to run the wires. This was the hardest part, I ran the wires through the rubber boot took a long time and a clothes hanger to pull the wires through; I’ll let you find out what I’m talking about.
9. Use this diagram to wire up the relays, you’ll have to refer to your Alarm’s wiring manual to find out which wire is for the door locks. Also programming may be required to ensure it works.
10. The Type “B” Output is where you hook up to your Alarm’s door lock trigger. And if you buy the relay from Bulldog Security, you can get the #778 as pictured below, but two 5-pin relays work just the same.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjActuatorDiagrams.jpg
I know there is a thread in the archive, but this is a bit more detailed.
Materials needed:
Actuator
Alarm
2 5-pin relays
Tools needed:
Drill
Screwdrivers
Several extra screws
Wire cutters
1. First start by removing the drivers door panel (Walkthroughs can be found on www.hmaserivce.com)
2. Locate the wire leading from the lock (there are 2, one is for the lock and one for the door handle)
3. Now it’s time to use the wire cutters. Don’t cut through the wire, just enough to strip off the black coating. Then you’ll have to through the white plastic cover which will expose metal twisted wires. You’ll need about 1 to 2 inches of exposed wire. (Use your own judgment based on the actuator)
4. Now comes the tricky part. Cut some of the twisted wires leaving the thicker cable in the middle. You’ll need to cut it completely way and be careful not to cut your fingers.
5. Now it’s time to position your actuator and drill some holes to connect it. The best location is where I have placed it. It just misses the window; I recommend you also try the window to ensure clearance before you drill the holes. The metal strip attached to the actuator comes with it.
6. Once you get the Actuator screwed down, now it’s time to attach it to the wire you just exposed. Use the provided attachment tool (Note, you will probably need a larger screw to hold the smaller wire. The one provided is not sufficient.
7. Once it’s all attached you’ll need to adjust it so that the actuator is fully extended when the door is unlocked and vise versa. If you have cut too much wire away then the wire may bend and not lock.
Here are the finished Pictures of my installation, hope this helps you
This one shows the overall installation
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjDoorActuator.jpg
This one is more of a close up on the actuator and shows the different layers that you had to cut from the wire
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjActuator.jpg
This one is a close up on the connector you get with the actuator.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjCable.jpg
8. Now it’s time to run the wires. This was the hardest part, I ran the wires through the rubber boot took a long time and a clothes hanger to pull the wires through; I’ll let you find out what I’m talking about.
9. Use this diagram to wire up the relays, you’ll have to refer to your Alarm’s wiring manual to find out which wire is for the door locks. Also programming may be required to ensure it works.
10. The Type “B” Output is where you hook up to your Alarm’s door lock trigger. And if you buy the relay from Bulldog Security, you can get the #778 as pictured below, but two 5-pin relays work just the same.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/jjActuatorDiagrams.jpg