So here is the deal. Having done shitty so-so work in my own cars, but really tidy work in every other car I do, I decided to get a little creative in my car for once.
This is a Scytek Galaxy 5000. Remote Start, Keyless Entry, full alarm. Also installed is a Scytek Window Control Module. 8 relays total, loads of fun to wire.
Extra features include:
Window roll up on arm or remote start, full roll down while disarmed, vent while armed or if vehicle reaches 100 degrees F.
Illuminated Entry: When unlocking, domelight turns on for either 1 minute or until key is turned on.
Horn Honk: Horn honks while alarm is triggered (very obnoxious, trust me)
Hood Release: Solenoid under hood "Pops" the hood open (not a strong enough solenoid...looking for better than a Civic starter solenoid)
Retained Accessory Power: One of my favorite features! The power for the windows and radio remain on (after use) until the door is opened.
Just like the new cars, right?
Since our cars must have the accessory circuit powered up on remote start (or deal with bullshit from the DIC), I used an additional relay to kill power to the radio while in remote start. This serves 2 purposes. One is that the damn thing won't sit there booming while warming up, and second is that the thing won't run the battery dead because I forgot to open the damn door after I changed my mind about leaving (ask me how I know...)
Fairly soon I will be motorizing the trunk lid using a RV "Entry Step Controller" and a GM power window motor, and losing the trunk latch altogether. I also intend to open and close the sunroof via remote, so even more fun to come! Gotta find a damn solenoid strong enough to pull the hood latch. The Honda one will pop the latch if the hood is open, but not if the hood is closed. Moar Powa!
Here is a quick pic of the installation:
This is a Scytek Galaxy 5000. Remote Start, Keyless Entry, full alarm. Also installed is a Scytek Window Control Module. 8 relays total, loads of fun to wire.
Extra features include:
Window roll up on arm or remote start, full roll down while disarmed, vent while armed or if vehicle reaches 100 degrees F.
Illuminated Entry: When unlocking, domelight turns on for either 1 minute or until key is turned on.
Horn Honk: Horn honks while alarm is triggered (very obnoxious, trust me)
Hood Release: Solenoid under hood "Pops" the hood open (not a strong enough solenoid...looking for better than a Civic starter solenoid)
Retained Accessory Power: One of my favorite features! The power for the windows and radio remain on (after use) until the door is opened.
Just like the new cars, right?
Since our cars must have the accessory circuit powered up on remote start (or deal with bullshit from the DIC), I used an additional relay to kill power to the radio while in remote start. This serves 2 purposes. One is that the damn thing won't sit there booming while warming up, and second is that the thing won't run the battery dead because I forgot to open the damn door after I changed my mind about leaving (ask me how I know...)
Fairly soon I will be motorizing the trunk lid using a RV "Entry Step Controller" and a GM power window motor, and losing the trunk latch altogether. I also intend to open and close the sunroof via remote, so even more fun to come! Gotta find a damn solenoid strong enough to pull the hood latch. The Honda one will pop the latch if the hood is open, but not if the hood is closed. Moar Powa!
Here is a quick pic of the installation:
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