ennored
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So I have phase 1 of my system installed. I took pictures, but need to spend some time with them. I'm going to try to add some comments so they'll make sense.
To review my project:
'04 Winnebago Adventurer. No lock system when new, wasn't available. So it was kind of two projects, adding power locks, then adding keyless. I ended up using parts from 6 different vehicles:
Lock solenoid - 90's Ford Escort (had one laying around)
Jamb contacts - Chevy Astro (two button), others would work too, it's what I found first
Keyless ("RAP") module - '99 Explorer (or others as noted above)
Relays - '99 Explorer
Lock/unlock button - '99 Explorer
Keypad - 90's Lincoln Towncar (chose it for the chrome bezel)
Relay memory module - late 90's Ford Econoline with a sliding door
Illuminated entry module - '93 Taurus (controls the porch light)
(Yeah, I enjoy poking around junkyards. And schematics.)
Phase 1 was to get the system in and working on the side door. The solenoid is installed just like Winnebago did on my father-in-law's Navion. I can now lock and unlock it with a keyless fob, the keypad (it's mounted by the outside grab handle), or a lock switch (that still needs to be installed - can't decide where I want it yet). The porch light turns on for 25 seconds when the door is unlocked via the keypad or key fob.
Phase 2 will be adding a solenoid to my driver's door. That'll be easy, it's hollow, and it won't need the jamb contacts. It'll unlock with a second push on the fob or keypad. I'll also add a lock/unlock button there. Just need to run some wires. And I need to hook up the parking lights so they'll blink when I lock it. I'm going to skip the horn hookup, no need to bother anyone when are camping. (I'm also going to add a one touch power up/down window system - from a Pontiac - while I'm in there.)
I have a pile of modules left, and even some old fobs that work. Kind of an expert on these things now. If anyone has a Journey/Vectra around SE Michigan and the locks don't work, maybe I could help swapping one in, just to see how easy it is.
To review my project:
'04 Winnebago Adventurer. No lock system when new, wasn't available. So it was kind of two projects, adding power locks, then adding keyless. I ended up using parts from 6 different vehicles:
Lock solenoid - 90's Ford Escort (had one laying around)
Jamb contacts - Chevy Astro (two button), others would work too, it's what I found first
Keyless ("RAP") module - '99 Explorer (or others as noted above)
Relays - '99 Explorer
Lock/unlock button - '99 Explorer
Keypad - 90's Lincoln Towncar (chose it for the chrome bezel)
Relay memory module - late 90's Ford Econoline with a sliding door
Illuminated entry module - '93 Taurus (controls the porch light)
(Yeah, I enjoy poking around junkyards. And schematics.)
Phase 1 was to get the system in and working on the side door. The solenoid is installed just like Winnebago did on my father-in-law's Navion. I can now lock and unlock it with a keyless fob, the keypad (it's mounted by the outside grab handle), or a lock switch (that still needs to be installed - can't decide where I want it yet). The porch light turns on for 25 seconds when the door is unlocked via the keypad or key fob.
Phase 2 will be adding a solenoid to my driver's door. That'll be easy, it's hollow, and it won't need the jamb contacts. It'll unlock with a second push on the fob or keypad. I'll also add a lock/unlock button there. Just need to run some wires. And I need to hook up the parking lights so they'll blink when I lock it. I'm going to skip the horn hookup, no need to bother anyone when are camping. (I'm also going to add a one touch power up/down window system - from a Pontiac - while I'm in there.)
I have a pile of modules left, and even some old fobs that work. Kind of an expert on these things now. If anyone has a Journey/Vectra around SE Michigan and the locks don't work, maybe I could help swapping one in, just to see how easy it is.