Vanada
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Hey all!
I recently installed a non-factory keyless entry system for my Chevy Express. Reason being, I primarily use the side cargo doors and they are the only ones without a central locking switch. It was getting on my nerves so I planned to get an extra switch and wire it in somewhere near the door. Oh no, more messy wires! I found a keyless entry system on Amazon for $20CAD which is probably what I'd pay for a new switch anyhow so it seemed worthwhile. I can just use double sided tape to keep a fob in a convenient yet inconspicuous location.
Link to the thing:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006QH9C5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now, I'm very happy with the system except for one thing... I was hoping someone here has experience with these units and could tell me whether I'm totally out of luck or not. The unit knows what signal was last sent to it, so if you lock it using the fob, it won't try to lock again unless you unlock using the fob. That means if the last thing I did with the fob was lock and then I manually unlock a door, I can't use the fob to lock again unless I cycle through by unlocking and locking again with the fob. Does that make sense? Of course it's the same vice versa as well. Ultimately it's not the end of the world but it is slightly irritating that it's not as perfect as I'd like and don't want it to come back and bite me.
It should be known I wired it by the rear cargo door after that switch because the van's wiring harness was easier to manipulate there. Driver side kick panel was too populated with various wires and a pain to work in so I ditched that idea. Don't know if it would have been better after the control module or one side of the relays. That's where my knowledge of this stuff starts to break down.
Cheers!
Tom
I recently installed a non-factory keyless entry system for my Chevy Express. Reason being, I primarily use the side cargo doors and they are the only ones without a central locking switch. It was getting on my nerves so I planned to get an extra switch and wire it in somewhere near the door. Oh no, more messy wires! I found a keyless entry system on Amazon for $20CAD which is probably what I'd pay for a new switch anyhow so it seemed worthwhile. I can just use double sided tape to keep a fob in a convenient yet inconspicuous location.
Link to the thing:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006QH9C5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now, I'm very happy with the system except for one thing... I was hoping someone here has experience with these units and could tell me whether I'm totally out of luck or not. The unit knows what signal was last sent to it, so if you lock it using the fob, it won't try to lock again unless you unlock using the fob. That means if the last thing I did with the fob was lock and then I manually unlock a door, I can't use the fob to lock again unless I cycle through by unlocking and locking again with the fob. Does that make sense? Of course it's the same vice versa as well. Ultimately it's not the end of the world but it is slightly irritating that it's not as perfect as I'd like and don't want it to come back and bite me.
It should be known I wired it by the rear cargo door after that switch because the van's wiring harness was easier to manipulate there. Driver side kick panel was too populated with various wires and a pain to work in so I ditched that idea. Don't know if it would have been better after the control module or one side of the relays. That's where my knowledge of this stuff starts to break down.
Cheers!
Tom
