84 Ignition switch wires
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84 Ignition switch wires
The ignition switch sitting on top of the steering column has one small brown wire with white stripe. I am installing a Key less entry/start system on my car but I don't know what to do with this wire. I have searched and have come to the conclusion it may be an exciter wire for the alternator but can not confirm. I am thinking it will need to go to a "run" output of the new module. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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According to the 1984 ignition switch wiring diagram that I have, there is a tan/white wire that goes "TO SECURITY WARNING INDICATOR". I assume that's the SECURITY light on the DIC.
The diagram shows that it is only connected in the START position, so I don't know how that works.
The diagram shows that it is only connected in the START position, so I don't know how that works.
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There is also a brn/wht 10 ohm resistance wire which branches off the a/c, cooling fan, pwr window circuit (orng wire from the run3 position), that is identfied as "to generator" (could be they meant alternator?).
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The ignition switch sitting on top of the steering column has one small brown wire with white stripe. I am installing a Key less entry/start system on my car but I don't know what to do with this wire. I have searched and have come to the conclusion it may be an exciter wire for the alternator but can not confirm. I am thinking it will need to go to a "run" output of the new module. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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This is the system that I bought. http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK104B.html
It was a real chore to get it installed and semi working. The Brown/white wire I think used to be Tan/white.
I thought it went to the alternator too but I let all the smoke out of it when I tested the system. I think I read somewhere it might be in the same circuit as the park brake. Now I have to follow it back in its conduit till I find some good insulation and try again. I hooked it up with the orange wire. Bad decision. Also I am having difficulty getting the tach programed on this unit. Very nice system for the money. Best value I have found.
It was a real chore to get it installed and semi working. The Brown/white wire I think used to be Tan/white.
I thought it went to the alternator too but I let all the smoke out of it when I tested the system. I think I read somewhere it might be in the same circuit as the park brake. Now I have to follow it back in its conduit till I find some good insulation and try again. I hooked it up with the orange wire. Bad decision. Also I am having difficulty getting the tach programed on this unit. Very nice system for the money. Best value I have found.
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Yep, I'm pretty sure that should've went to ground instead of a 30 amp wire. Bad thing was it started smoking and I couldn't get the car to turn off. Always a good idea to read the manual before not after. Gotta hold the button down for a second and a half before it shuts off.
