scottb721 wrote:

Well, got a couple of weeks off so the time has come to fit my window closer.
Fingers crossed :-)

how much, where from?

Can take some pics of progress if anyone is interested.
Got it from eBay. Can't remember how much but it was cheap. Only bidder I think.
Got a boot release solenoid with it but that's for another time. I need to build a trigger cct that'll fire the boot after 2 presses of the remote.

i installed one in my RX in a matter of half an hour..
very simple.. bought it from ebay ($19.95.. does all 4 windows, + sunroof (which i dont have))

and scottb721... im already onto it... ive got a working prototype... using a PIC 12F509.... it needs 2 input pulses, (i need to modify code to make it within a certain amount of time, (2 seconds or something)).. it then gives a 12v output pulse for half a second...

ill post pics up of  the window module in a second..

and for boot release off the factory remote: "using the unlock" button


ive come up with this so far.. and have a working prototype.. but ive got a 5v SIP relay that can be triggered directly off the PIC (which only ouputs 5v at 25ma)..

therefore you dont even need the NPN transistor or the big relay..
as for the PIC programming.. still working on that, but looking very prommising..


ive also got some designs going for engine start... using factory remote..
this will be done by pressing the "lock" button 2 or 3 times in a 5 second period..

it will sense if:
the hood is closed
the handbrake is on
the car is in neutral
the doors are locked

it will then begin the startup procedure...
1- ACC on..
2- Power ON
3- Crank... and stop accoring to an input from alternator or RPM sense

then it will continue to monitor if anything gets triggered before the "unlock" pulse is triggered.

at this stage, if the brakes or clutch or handbrake or doors unlock, etc... the car switches off..

if all is good, and the car is unlocked via remote, the car will switch off; if the handbrake is taken off or the car is put into gear without the key in the ignition (in the ON position)... this will disable the startup module and the car will function and turn off as normal...

Why do i want this???... because i was sick of my aftermarket startup module which only checked if the hood was closed and the car was in neutral... it overcranked, and it was a crap system..... even the boot release feature was bad on the aftermarket alarm...

and the biggest want.... USING THE FACTORY REMOTE!


any q's, dont hesitate to ask

Ah yes the good old 509A - first the PSI then the optarse boxes then it was the 16F as there wasn't enough room in the 509...

Hey I got some re-writable 509JW if you interested in buying, I have no need for em, good for trialling those hex files

I've also got the schematic for the auto start, nothing hard, just off the starter motor, battery and coil, need 3 relays and your set.

This site has some cool car ccts

Kosti wrote:

Mines already done - standard with the brant system

wow.. $200 upgrade... price is a bit    steep?

well im off to jaycar now to buy a few more things for my prototypes...
engine start is a long way off....... especially because i want the b4, need to disable the keypad somehow...

as for window roll up.. if you run into problems just post here or pm me... it will be seriously the easiest electrical work done to the car.... (unless you want to avoid the glitch of the windows not shutting if you "lock" them)

DR, you are going to have to pop round and put one of these into my car

i ran my own fused line... i did this as i did the speaker cable..
from memory i couldnt find a thick constant 12v source in the door...
my module came with the power wire with a 25Amp fuse. (as it does 1 window at a time)....so this was the incentive to run thick wire from the ignition..
Also, i added a switch on this power line in the cabbin to disable window roll up (so in summer i can lock the car and leave the windows open).. i just tucked this in with the fuse box (so it was out of the way and good location)

basically, dont just tap into any thin wire in the door


ive actually taken mine out of the car.. as with everything, startup, boot release, stereo, computer, etc...... its all lined ready to go in my next car.



mickey... no probs

Got the 2 wires for the drivers window thru the rubber conduit joining the door to the car. Talk about frustrating but got it eventually. Wired them up but has been slow going today so that's all I got done.