I've installed several alarms b4, so I'm not a n00b at it . Just one question to see if anyone knows. I'm going to add power trunk release via the remote to my FC. Can I get away with using a lockactuator to release it, or will I need the more powerful trunk selonoid actuator to do it. I thought I remembered somewhere you can get away with a lock actuator. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

 

should be able too, probably requires ~ 15lb though? Pull off the back carpet in the hatch and try to pull the release lever from in back. Its not to easy without the leverarm in the front of the car...

 

There isn't an electronic one already built in to the car system? If not, what type of trunk/lock actuator will you use?

 

Either a standard DEI trunk release selonoid and DEI door lock actuator, depending on how much pull power is needed.

 

got to have the trunk actuator. if you bought a DEI doorlock module, it might work but it might also hold the lock open. with the trunk actuator it just yanks and releases, the door lock modules try to pull and stay where they are.

 

Door lock actuators are more than fine to pop the trunk on both coupes and convertibles.

I'd personally stay away from truck pop actuators... way too much force for what you need.

and it is no where near 15lbs pull. The pull is the same as turning the key in the trunk. Maybe 2 or 3 lbs maximum.

 

Icemark, is there a way to make the door lock actuator just pulse and then close again? I haven't installed an alarm in a while. I have to brush up on my skills. Its all DEI stuff.

 

I suppose you could just use a spring, but I have never needed it to close again. When voltage is taken away, the latch returns back to its resting state.

 

Good point, lock actuators are only 1.99 from my wholesaler, so I may as well try it anyways. Thanks for the info.

 

while on the topic of alarms and auto releases....can i install remove keyless entry?..or do i need the lock actuator?...

 

Meh, guess I overtought the use of the lever :P

 

while we're at it....how bout remote moonroof=0).....god im a lazy man...

 

Is your sunroof power? If so, you can use a system of relays to open it, and then a cap to hold the power for a certian amount of time..

 

You want to use a DEI 529T for the moonroof control. That would let you open and close the roof, and provide protection from someone sticking something in the way (like an arm or head).

 

While were on the subject of alarms. How will a greddy turbo timer affect the arming of the alarm while the timer is in countdown mode?

 

depends on how the alarm's ignition lead is wired

 

How would you suggest going about it? THe greddy TT is wired up using the plug and play harness from greddy/