Keyless Entry Mod on an 86
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Racer
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From: Friendswood Texas
Keyless Entry Mod on an 86
I installed a keyless entry system on my 86 this weekend. Followed the how-to at http://batee.com/corvette/keylessentry/index.shtml and used the GM VKE 1000.
It works!
Thanks to Bryan Thompson.
I should add that it wasn't easy since you need to dismantle the dash and remove the dash pad. It took me about 16 hrs (I took my time). Man is the TDM hard to get at - never actually saw it - had to unplug it by feel. Lots of wires to splice - 10 on the TDM harness, 2 at the headlight switch, 2 at the console hatch release button, and 4 on the door lock circuit.
It works!
Thanks to Bryan Thompson.
I should add that it wasn't easy since you need to dismantle the dash and remove the dash pad. It took me about 16 hrs (I took my time). Man is the TDM hard to get at - never actually saw it - had to unplug it by feel. Lots of wires to splice - 10 on the TDM harness, 2 at the headlight switch, 2 at the console hatch release button, and 4 on the door lock circuit.
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Racer
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From: Friendswood Texas
Re: Keyless Entry Mod on an 86 (RamjetVette)
Ramjetvette,
I went with the GM kit because Bryan's web page recommended it and he had already done all the home work to wire it up to the 86's Theft Deterent Module (TDM). It flashes the parking lights and sounds the horn on lock and unlock. One flash on lock, two flashes on unlock. It pops the hatch. It locks doors on ignition on and unlocks on ignition off. You can disable the horn and or auto lock/unlock. It also has a panic button that sets off the factory vehicle alarm - horn sounds.
It's wired to disable the TDM when it ulocks the doors, so it doesn't sound an alarm. Bryan has very nicely integrated it with the factory alarm system.
An after market would probably be cheaper, but then you would have to determine the wiring hook ups based on the after market system.
I went with the GM kit because Bryan's web page recommended it and he had already done all the home work to wire it up to the 86's Theft Deterent Module (TDM). It flashes the parking lights and sounds the horn on lock and unlock. One flash on lock, two flashes on unlock. It pops the hatch. It locks doors on ignition on and unlocks on ignition off. You can disable the horn and or auto lock/unlock. It also has a panic button that sets off the factory vehicle alarm - horn sounds.
It's wired to disable the TDM when it ulocks the doors, so it doesn't sound an alarm. Bryan has very nicely integrated it with the factory alarm system.
An after market would probably be cheaper, but then you would have to determine the wiring hook ups based on the after market system.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Keyless Entry Mod on an 86 (Mike263)
There's one minor problem with Bryan's setup with the factory alarm. The way I believe he hooked it up, will allow the power door lock to disable the alarm. So if someone bashes the window and hits the unlock button, the alarm will disable itself. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I studied the wiring and I believe this is true.
The way to prevent this is to use an extra SPDT relay to isolate the VKE1000 and the door lock switches.
Other than that, his web site is excellent and was very helpful.
The way to prevent this is to use an extra SPDT relay to isolate the VKE1000 and the door lock switches.
Other than that, his web site is excellent and was very helpful.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Keyless Entry Mod on an 86 (Mike263)
Awesome! I think this will be my next weekend project.
Please tell me though, is there anything about the PKE1000 system that you don't like? I should be able to purchase this from the GM dealer I suppose... or maybe Jeff Kopp?
Did you have to splice into those wires by feel without seeing them? That sounds frightening. :eek:
Please tell me though, is there anything about the PKE1000 system that you don't like? I should be able to purchase this from the GM dealer I suppose... or maybe Jeff Kopp?
Did you have to splice into those wires by feel without seeing them? That sounds frightening. :eek:
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Racer
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From: Friendswood Texas
Re: Keyless Entry Mod on an 86 (CentralCoaster)
CentralCoaster,
The PKE 1000 is OK no problems or short comings. Once you unplug the harness from the TDM you can pull it down from under the dash and see it just fine. Plugging it back in was by feel.
The PKE 1000 is OK no problems or short comings. Once you unplug the harness from the TDM you can pull it down from under the dash and see it just fine. Plugging it back in was by feel.
