central locking type?

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:44 pm

I've just received a keyless entry set from ebay and not surprisingly haven't got a clue where to begin. First things first, is E30 central locking pneumatic or otherwise? The instructions do list other options but i can't translate them.

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:17 pm

central is solonoid based. electical positiv negativ. is it a remote locker system? then it should just be a wire up to main door ( drivers ) solonoid and power to the infra red module and away u go.

although,.. :lol:

i dont have an f'ing clue about this so dont quote me.. it seems t be my line that dont it

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:35 pm

Yes, it's a remote locking system Is the solenoid behind the footwell speaker cover?

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:44 pm

the control box is, but the solonoids are in the doors by the locks ( actuators) that open and close the doors

if u can get the remote module to activate that actuator then all the other locks will work in response

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:03 pm

All the wires you need are behind the panel above the glovebox.

Post Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:05 pm

ah, datourer, didnÃƒ”šÃ‚´t u get any type of wiregram atall?

Post Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:37 am

Wiring diagrams are not my strong point unfortunately. Brianmoooore, the panel above my glovebox has the ecu in it...

Post Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:59 am

datourer wrote:Wiring diagrams are not my strong point unfortunately. Brianmoooore, the panel above my glovebox has the ecu in it...

Ah, just noticed your location.
The wires will be above the steering column in your case, and I think the whole locking loom is fitted reversed side toside on LHD cars.

Post Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:01 pm

Thanks for the info', but i think i'll play safe and take it to my trusty local garage.

Post Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:08 pm

datourer wrote:Thanks for the info', but i think i'll play safe and take it to my trusty local garage.

Hope they know what they're doing. One man with a pair of sidecutters can do an awfull lot of damage to a wiring loom in a very short time.
I wouldn't dream of letting any garage that I know any where near any of my cars' wiring.

Post Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:31 pm

That's because you know what you're doing!

Post Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:08 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
datourer wrote:Thanks for the info', but i think i'll play safe and take it to my trusty local garage.
Hope they know what they're doing. One man with a pair of sidecutters can do an awfull lot of damage to a wiring loom in a very short time.
I wouldn't dream of letting any garage that I know any where near any of my cars' wiring.

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