Keyless Entry
 

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

Clifford Alarm
 

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