1994 Escort Keyless Ignition
CorySCline
02-03-2011, 10:50 PM
Hello all! I have a problem that I need clarification before I start this project. I understand the risks about theft, etc. However, I still wish to undertake this. So please spare me lol. I wish to have a keyless ignition system. This is the device I have built:
2 Switches / 1 Button
Switch 1 (Accessory, 50 amp)
Switch 2 (Ignition, 50 Amp)
Button (Starter, 10 Amp)
I have a total of 8 wires going to my ignition cylinder. 2 Plugs, 6 on 1 and 2 on the other. The 6 plug is as follows:
Black/Red (HEAT-A/C)
Black/White (Accessory)
Black/Blue (Starter)
Blue (Ignition 12 Volt)
White (UNKNOWN)
1 Other wire I am unable to tell the color of (Car is parked a few blocks away)
The 2 Plug is 2 solid Black wires
Here is what I plan on setting up:
Switch 1 (Accessory)
Black/White
Switch 2 (Ignition)
Black/Red
Blue
Button (Crank Engine)
Black, Black/Blue
My questions are twofold:
1) What is the white wire and mystery wire for? Should they go to the Accessory or Ignition Switch?
2) Simple and stupid question. How do I wire the 2 posts of the switches up to the wires? There is only 1 end of the wire exposed. This is the one thats really bugging me. How can I create a closed circuit?
Thanks!
2 Switches / 1 Button
Switch 1 (Accessory, 50 amp)
Switch 2 (Ignition, 50 Amp)
Button (Starter, 10 Amp)
I have a total of 8 wires going to my ignition cylinder. 2 Plugs, 6 on 1 and 2 on the other. The 6 plug is as follows:
Black/Red (HEAT-A/C)
Black/White (Accessory)
Black/Blue (Starter)
Blue (Ignition 12 Volt)
White (UNKNOWN)
1 Other wire I am unable to tell the color of (Car is parked a few blocks away)
The 2 Plug is 2 solid Black wires
Here is what I plan on setting up:
Switch 1 (Accessory)
Black/White
Switch 2 (Ignition)
Black/Red
Blue
Button (Crank Engine)
Black, Black/Blue
My questions are twofold:
1) What is the white wire and mystery wire for? Should they go to the Accessory or Ignition Switch?
2) Simple and stupid question. How do I wire the 2 posts of the switches up to the wires? There is only 1 end of the wire exposed. This is the one thats really bugging me. How can I create a closed circuit?
Thanks!
CorySCline
02-03-2011, 10:57 PM
I think I have found that the unknown wire is a yellow/blue one thatpowers the tach? And the white one is apparently a neutral ground wire. Should I then run the white wire to the negative terminals of both switches, but not the button?
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