I did a few searches, and was surprised not to find anything about wiring in a new Mazda keyless entry control module (along with a DS actuator).

If I missed it, please point me in the right direction.

Has anyone done this? Would it work, or is the control module computerized? (an '02 or '03 unit)

-C

 

umm my buddy sub-zero did a keyless set up on his fd pm him he might beable to tell you somethign
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joel

 

thanks...

-C

 

rotary hardcore... if you are just looking for the system itself, check out jt-imports.com

they have the system from the later generation FDs.

 

or get rid of the crappy factory alarm, spend 350 bux and get a clifford RS matrix 2.5.

Has a 2 way pager system w/ the car so that when the alarm goes off, it pages the remote w/ details of why.

Also knocks down insurance w/ some compaines.

And thats 350 installed!

best buy did mine and did a great job - watch out for them though - they did my head unit too and fucked it up - i had to re-do everything

 

revsteve: how did they remove the stock alarm? I have mine set up with a clifford but I wasnt able to remove the stock alarm and it goes off sometimes when I unlock the car with the clifford. thanks for your help.

Sean

 

pugg57,

I like the OEM unit they're selling, but it's too much money.

revsteve,

Your post is funny becuase I actually have a Clifford alarm, it was installed before I bought the car. The windows roll up and down with the remote, there's a -lumi- scanner on the windshield, and a light on guage cluster; pretty cool stuff.

Sadly though, due to reasons unknown, it drains the battery if the car isn't driven every day. So, it has been disonnected and I think I'm sticking to the stock alarm, who knows what it would take to get the clifford one working right.

My main idea is to get a keyless system for around $50; simply because I know it can be done, and I'd like to keep everything as OEM as possible.

I really do appreciate your info guys...if you can throw anything else at me, please do.

-C

 

Sean

I have no idea how they removed the factory alarm. All I know is that the guy spent like 7 hours with it trying to get it to work. Interestingly enough, I have never had a problem w/ my clifford.

if you'd like, I can get you the name of the guy who did it and you can give him a call.

PM me if you want me to do that.

Rotary - mine doesnt roll up/down the windows or have a luminescent anything on the windshield. I know I have the 2004 2.5 Matrix model. the 3.5 has a built in turbo timer and remote start - sadly, remote start on a 5-spd is illegal in Maryland.

10k fine for the person, 50k fine for the shop. Just not worth it.

 

I'd definitely like to have one...

But I'm so scared of electrical stuff...I've got a bad ground that's going in and out right now

-C

 

To eliminate stock alarm ... ground factory hood pin. That will keep the factory system from arming. Good luck.

 

Got the wiring diagram for a Protoge keyless control module...along with a module.

I guess we'll see how it goes when I get the module and go get some relays (good place to get them?)

-C

 

I've read a few posts about aftermarket actuators breaking lock cables (in fact I believe mine had a breakage due to that, although the actuator was not working when I got the car).

Could I remedy this by using a Mazda OEM actuator motor?

-C

 

Yes if you find one that will bolt in place. Icemark gave me a give hint a long time ago. Just attach the actuator rod to the plastic door lock and not the cable and you will never break the cable. He is correct .. never lost a cable since then.

 

Thanks for passing that along, makes sense though.

I've got a Mazda actuator, I haven't received it yet...but I think it's pretty small.

This is gonna be fun, haha.

-C

 

I have a thread from 6 months ago. I installed an actuator and audiovox keyless entry. Its very simple. the hardest part is bending the metal wire to the exact position. It needs to be bent so the following 3 things all work:

1) the key unlocks the coor
2) you can manually open from the inside
3) the keyless entry locks/unlocks the door.

It took a while to get it just right. Sometimes 1 & 2 worked but 3 didn't, other times 2 & 3 worked but # 1 didn't.

 

I actually found that post today...great information in there:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...elay+door+lock

-C