How To: Door lock solenoid REPLACEMENT with actuator

[robvanderveer]

You say "my $10 central locking module" like you are selling it...but I think you mean the wiring and parts needed for your mod. Do you have a link for instructions and parts required? Thanks!

Doh, no! i can imagine the confusion, but it is just a cheap ebay remote, i wrote so in another topic.

this the one i bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151257806099...84.m1439.l2649

[Flash66]

Do you have a link for the actuators?

[robvanderveer]

i think Alexandros might have one, but his are 2-wire actuators. Mine are over 15 years old. i suggest you check ebay, they have plenty.

[gamerguy51]

Doh, no! i can imagine the confusion, but it is just a cheap ebay remote, i wrote so in another topic.

this the one i bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151257806099...84.m1439.l2649

that's what I thought thanks! let us know how it works out!

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[ALEXAKOS]

Sorry guys,
I was in Germany his whole week. Just got back
my actuators are form this China man
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390567684107


And with these you can either use Rob's remote system instead of the old and problematic Delorean module
or the simple module I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400536333359

and will combine it with the Viper 211 Car Keyless Entry, to get it working with the actuators used for the door opening. So its a kind of wings-a-loft system

[robvanderveer]

For those wanting to know how to connect my cheap Chinese remote (not the one from Alexakos), head over to my post at DeLoreanEurotec.co.uk for a detailed explanation.

[ALEXAKOS]

For those wanting to know how to connect my cheap Chinese remote (not the one from Alexakos), head over to my post at DeLoreanEurotec.co.uk for a detailed explanation.

"YOU COMPLETE ME"

[robvanderveer]

lol!

(also, i got a message from the ebay seller with the instruction manual)

[DCUK Martin]

Just a little correction: the original solenoids are not "switched polarity" but are two separate coils either of which is powered in isolation, hence two feeds with a common ground. The original system is elegant in design but atrocious in its execution and cheap and easy to make robust if you know what you're doing. Original solenoids are almost always burnt out but if you're lucky and you fix the module before it sticks, they're good for the life of the car. Alternatively they can be re-wound.

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[robvanderveer]

Just a little correction: the original solenoids are not "switched polarity" but are two separate coils either of which is powered in isolation, hence two feeds with a common ground. The original system is elegant in design but atrocious in its execution and cheap and easy to make robust if you know what you're doing. Original solenoids are almost always burnt out but if you're lucky and you fix the module before it sticks, they're good for the life of the car. Alternatively they can be re-wound.

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yes, you are absolutely correct. The DeLorean diagram shows the two wire and a GND for each solenoid. This method is called "switched positive", and most modern replacement central locking modules support that.