Re: [xj-s] Remote keyless installation

[scott.horner@telecom.co.nz (Scott Horner)]

>I wanted to install a remote keyless entry system, but I'm unsure if it's
>possible with my car ('78 xj-s).

>For the door locks, I'm concerned that because of the rocker switches
>that
>operate the door locks, I won't be able to connect the keyless receiver
>them.  This wouldn't work because I won't be able to override the rocker
>switches, unless I disconnect them and have the locks operated by just
>the
>remote.  Anybody know anything about this?

I did fitted remote entry to  my car '76 XJ-S when I fitted an Alpine alarm.

I had previously removed the rocker switch and fitted a late model door
lock solenoid - So that it would lock and unlock from the key.

Anyway, even this basically became redundant. - If you wire up directly
to the door lock/unlock relays (I think unlock  is on the left side and lock is
on the right side of the car (Very stupid!!!)) You should be able to keep the
switch on the center console connected. Firing the remote will activate
the relay in your keyless entry which will switch either the lock or unlock.

>And I was thinking about making the trunk lock keyless too.  But I'm not
>sure if it's possible without a whole lot of trouble.  I guess I need a
>solenoid to operate the locking mechanism, but can I just buy a solenoid,
>or do I need to buy the solenoid and lock together for it to work?

This is also a possible part of my alarm, from a second button - It's still in
the too hard pile!

Cheers

Scott
1976 6.5 liter XJ-S

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