Originally posted by Chris Arslanyan:
What would you be charging and how hard would the install be?
The install is pretty easy. Just power, ground, lock input, and unlock input. There are two relays which need to be spliced into the factory switch open and close wires.
Durability is good since it is all solid state electronics. If the system fails, then it works normally because the relays are wired in such a way that the switch contacts are still connected when they are not turned on. I will work like factory if the module ever failed.
The lock/unlock inputs could be from either the factory keyless entry or an alarm. If its factory, I have the schematics for it, so I will probably be posting them.
I mounted my circuit board and the two relays in the roof area. I wrapped them in foam to keep them tight and stuck them to the left of the controls. I then ran the power and lock/unlock wires up the pillar moldings.
Cost. I hesitated to list cost because I am trying to find a way to make them cheaper. I think I can do the kit already built for around $60. This would be a very professional looking module, and it is designed very similar to the way Ford does the one-touch open on the window. The one-touch part is actually quite simple but I am not going to make a module that does just that. If you only want one touch, then do the other method at $30. The more people that want a module, the cheaper it is to have the circuit boards made, therefore the cheaper I can make it. I can't really get a good deal on relays unless I buy a lot.
Hope this helps,
warmonger
