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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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installing keyless entry

Putting remote entry on a 96 f250 with factory power locks. The module I need to wire in under the dash came with very little direction.

Anyone have a wiring diagram for this truck? Engine is 5.8 if that makes a difference.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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I bought a kit last year and still haven't put it in. Just not a lot of instructions.
 
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I'd be happy to try and help. Just bring it by the shop. Of course that might be a little far depending on where you live.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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I'd be happy to try and help. Just bring it by the shop. Of course that might be a little far depending on where you live.
There's a 99% chance you live really far away. Lol
 
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This is the diagram with my kit. It's really not that complicated. I'm not sure about the relay that came with it and I don't know what color wires to tap into under the dash to get into the switch and actuators.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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I'm also unsure where to look for these connections but assumption is they are tucked up under the dash in nice convenient junction blocks?

Drivers side?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dangerous_mechanic
I'm also unsure where to look for these connections but assumption is they are tucked up under the dash in nice convenient junction blocks?

Drivers side?
Pretty sure they're under there, just don't know the colors. I'm afraid of destroying something important.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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I'm happy to provide pics and a short write up for what I find... Planning to tackle it as soon as the Chiefs defeat the Seahawks
 
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Originally Posted by dangerous_mechanic
I'm happy to provide pics and a short write up for what I find... Planning to tackle it as soon as the Chiefs defeat the Seahawks
So we'll see the write up in a few years?
 
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Look where the wires come from the drivers door
 
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
So we'll see the write up in a few years?
Ahem....Im sorry, what was that??!!
 
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Ahem....Im sorry, what was that??!!
I knew that was coming. It was a good game!
 
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Originally Posted by Jarryd

This is the diagram with my kit. It's really not that complicated. I'm not sure about the relay that came with it and I don't know what color wires to tap into under the dash to get into the switch and actuators.
Reference the diagram I posted. C213 is a central point for both door locks. It is located behind the passenger side kick panel.
 
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Yeah, usually two so well-matched teams result in gridlock and a boring game that doesnt move much, but not so today. My boys barely pulled it out of the fire.
 
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