Remote Popper - IT WORKS!!

[etlsport]

Depends on how you wire it in... If you wire it how the normal switch would work, it will only work with key in ignition.


Ive thought about this a few times(how to put a switch in the handle that is secure)


The only things I have come up with are:


tie the relay in with the dome light bulb (instead of ignition)
Pro- when you press the unlock button on the remote the switch is active for 30sec.
If you jump out to grab something and leave the front door open the switch will still be active
Con- the switch wont work if you shut all doors, run inside and come back unless you arm/disarm the alarm.
The dome light drops to 6v during the dimming process. This makes most relays buzz during the dimming process.




Get aftermarket remote light system (like for offroad lights) and wire the output into the relay

Pro- you can turn the switch on and off.
You could wire a second output to hold the door unlocked (very useful on hills)
Con- you need 2 remotes
You could forget to disable the switch
If you activate the switch but dont disarm the alarm, tou will set off the alarm

[MSHardeman]

Sorry for the delay, but I finally got the new wiring diagram drawn up. I hope it's clear enough, but if you have any questions let me know.

I've lived with it this way for a few weeks now, and it's pretty cool to be able to walk up to the VX, push the disarm button on the remote a couple of times and have to door pop open for you.

[Knigh7s]

AWESOME!!!

I would assume this is what the diagram entails?
(scroll down for another question! )

With the key out of the VX (and it's armed), one press of the disarm button unlocks both the driver and passenger door. Two presses of the disarm button triggers the rear door popper.

With the key out of the VX pressing the unlock button on either door will also trigger the rear door popper. In eiter of these scenarios the Tailgate Release button will NOT trigger the rear door popper.

With the key in the VX and turned to run, neither the key fob, nor the door unlock buttons will trigger the rear door popper, but the Tailgate Release button in the dash will.

If you want to give this a shot, it's really pretty easy to do and I'd be happy to walk anyone through it.

Sorry for the delay, but I finally got the new wiring diagram drawn up. I hope it's clear enough, but if you have any questions let me know.

I've lived with it this way for a few weeks now, and it's pretty cool to be able to walk up to the VX, push the disarm button on the remote a couple of times and have to door pop open for you.

Also, I'm scratching my head, because this is pretty new to me, would anyone know how to deactivate the switch if the alarm is on? Etl touched on it a bit, but I'm not really liking the "cons" to much! Reason being, I'm installing a waterproof switch on the exterior like the newer vehicles these days.

I'm thinking, if I tied in another relay that will completely cut off power to the whole setup when armed, but where would that relay go?