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PlayingWithTBI

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On my 96 RCLB with factory power locks, it locks/unlocks with switch on door whether key is on or off. After your install and splicing in relays, does door switch still retain same function?
Yes, they work as OE installed. the relays just bridge the wires through their NC (Normally Closed) contacts 87A to 30. Then when the RS goes to lock/unlock the corresponding relay is activated and sends 12V to the actuators to either lock or unlock depending on which button you press. Does that make sense?
 

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Yes, they work as OE installed. the relays just bridge the wires through their NC (Normally Closed) contacts 87A to 30. Then when the RS goes to lock/unlock the corresponding relay is activated and sends 12V to the actuators to either lock or unlock depending on which button you press. Does that make sense?
It does and was what I was hoping! Where did you tap into Tach wire? At distributor or at 3-wire plug at ignition coil(white wire)? Thx
 

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We finally got around to doing it yesterday, thanks to @Wh4t3v3rs diagram and instructions.

I took my little battery charger and hooked up the controller and a relay to figure out which wire was the constant 12V+, it turned out to be pin #3 on the big connector. I pulled the 30A fuse and used a 10A since I'm only using the remote entry.

My son was hoping he could find the wiring harness under the dash somewhere but, after searching for a while, we decided to pull the door panel, oh well.
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Before installing it, I connected the power and lock/unlock wires on the bench with heat shrink crimp connectors.
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On my 88 the Black/White wire turns into Black/Red before going into the door. So we connected the Light Blue and Black/Red. The biggest problem I ran into was self induced - I kept getting mixed up with wiring the relays. I forgot the sockets were the mirror image of the relays, doh! But I caught it before we installed them. The relays are behind the kick panel (we fished 4 wires through the door to cab boot). The controller is under the dash next to the Dakota Digital interface box. enlarging the already existing rat's nest :anitoof:
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SOMETHING'S WRONG, IT WORKED THE 1ST TIME AND ACTUALLY LOCKS WHEN YOU PUSH "LOCK" BUTTON TOO :waytogo:
Worked on the first try, that's awesome !!
Good job guys!!!! It was all you! I just pointed you in the right direction... i had full confidence that you could handle the install. Looks to be a clean and solid install you two should be proud of!!!
 

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It does and was what I was hoping! Where did you tap into Tach wire? At distributor or at 3-wire plug at ignition coil(white wire)? Thx
The tach signal is tach signal no matter where it comes from. Either location is acceptable... if you want to test for that signal, you can use a test light and it will pulse corresponding to engine RPM. (power probe gives audible conformation)
 

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The tach signal is tach signal no matter where it comes from. Either location is acceptable... if you want to test for that signal, you can use a test light and it will pulse corresponding to engine RPM. (power probe gives audible conformation)
Thank you. It’s a bit of a b*tch to get at it right behind distributor! This seems easier, at least for me.
 

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