Just on the alarm thing..

[Jos]

I have a TOAD alarm fitted to the touring, but I have no documentation for it, nor do I have any idea what it is, the keyfob is a purple and black carbonfibre looking thing with 2 yellow buttons.. does anyone have any idea what model it might be, it ain't that new..

I am trying to find out so I can tie it to the central locking and possibly the windows/sunroof (total closure type thing) There are a load of 'spare' wires hanging from the main unit so I assume they can be used for something, need model, then need docs for it.

cheers guys

[316eyes]

Got a copy of Toad alarm wiring on CD. Model no should be on underside of main unit. If you can ID your unit I can email appropriate wiring diagram.

[Jos]

Ok, got the wiring diagram for the alarm:

http://www.markdun.plus.com/pete/toad101.GIF


And I have verified the wires are there and not connected to bugger all.

I tried putting a meter on the lines and blipping the alarm to see what they did but I think it is too fast for the Ԛ£10 wonder to catch it.

So what wires do I need to use, what the hell does Lock NO and Lock NC mean ffs?

Help greatly needed and appreciated guys!

[Taylor325i]

NO means contacts are normally open

NC means contacts are normally closed



Taylor.

[Jos]

Open and closed between what?

So NC should be closed between it and COM I assume, same for NO. It's not between ground anyway which is what I need.. maybe there is a reason these are not connected. I suppose I could put a relay in to give me a ground connection..

[Jos]

ok sorted, the NO connects to COM when the fob is pressed, so connecting COM to gnd and the NO lines to the central locking should achive the correct result.

SORTED!

Works a treat, ended up using the wires behind the drivers speaker.