hi guys I recently installed a remote start/keyless entry system in my 03 SD everything is done except for the keyless entry part of it I wired it up according to the 5 wire set up on this page Car Security and Convenience, Power Door Locks, Multiple Wire Systems, Add Auto Lock/Unlock but when I try to put my fuse in for power it blows every time can someone shed some light is this even the correct way to wire them up! thanks

 

Sounds like there is a power lead that's grounded---double check your wiring.

 

Was your truck originally equipped with remote keyless entry from the factory or not?

The interface with an aftermarket RKE is completely different between the factory RKE system and the basic PDL system.

If factory RKE, all you need is a negative pulse on the lock or unlock inputs of the VSM. If basic PDL, then you need the relay arrangement that will directly control the actuator motors.

 

Very true! My aftermarket alarm installation required me to tap into the lock & unlock wiring at the RKE module, more accurately just slightly behind the wiring harness connectors to the RKE.

The circuit/relay wiring OP shows is one I've used more than a few times as a secondary or remote trigger for factory PDL's.

 

just to let you guys know I found my problem a stupid one at that one of my relays I picked up was one of those that 87 and 87a are both normally open when power is switched they both are energized I didn't even realize they made such a thing

 

Oh yeah---I think in the trade those are called "double 87's"---I had to source a few of them for another project, saved me from having to use two relays for the same function.

Glad that was all it was----paying close attention to small details like this sometimes trips us up----I run into it myself more than I like admitting.