Peripheral Outputs On Alarm Install

[RGR33]

Hi Guys,

Another alarm install question...

I have installed the boot release solenoid to enable electronic boot release in my car, so that i can wire it up to the alarm and have remote boot! But.. i tested the wire from the alarm that is meant for remote boot (red/white) with the multi meter, and it only seems to hit about 0.6 volts. I wired up the relay and it doesnt seem to be working. I tested the relay with the red/white wire and ground, and it doesnt flick the relay over- no sound at all.

This makes me think that the output from the alarm is not powerful enough to flick the relay. Which means no matter what i press on the alarm remote nothing will happen.

Is there something i need to do to amplify this power enough to power the relay?

Thanks guys- my head is swimming with electrical crap that i dont understand enough to do any more! Im stumped!

Ryan

[RGR33]

Anyone? anyone at all?

Sorry to bug need to get this done!

Thanks guys

Ryan

[Gambit]

The alarm output wire provides an earth for your relay not a 12v.

Edited January 1, 2009 by Gambit

[Trav33]

Did you get this sorted?

Not sure how much current the solenoid draws, and how much the alarm can sink, but it might be as simple as:

+12V fused --------> Solenoid + side, and then Solenoid - side ------> Alarm negative trigger.