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Old 01-05-2012, 07:52 PM
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someone double check my ****.

i'm using the same concept for the power locks.

i'm putting momentary toggle switches on the dash just above the passenger airbag indicator. one for the left window, one for the locks, one for the right window. then i'll hook it up to an aftermarket alarm/entry system.

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I can't find anything wrong.
Does your radio stay on after you turn the key off, until you open the door? I would like my work van to have the window relay's coils enabled by the radio circuit, because I always forget to close the window before I turn the key off.
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yea it's going to stay enabled until i open the door.
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Dude, you don't need all those relays.

use a double pole double throw switch (mom. on - off - mom. on) to reverse polarity.
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That would really simplify the job, but how would you disable the windows, so the kids would not hurt themselves, or the dog wouldn't accidentally open the windows, while you are in the store?
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take the key out.

The power for the DPDT switch can come from a switched 12v source.

Here is a set of arm rest I'm doing for a member on here. He wanted to get rid of the bcm so...

started with this:


ended up with this:


Here are the arm rests with the switch housings and carbon fiber installed:




Here are the ones I did for my truck:







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