Nice little write up there Bill. Im assuming this can be done on the passenger side as well?

AND, T-Taps are your friend Bill.

 

Nice little write up there Bill. Im assuming this can be done on the passenger side as well?

AND, T-Taps are your friend Bill.

It would work on the passenger side as well, if you got creative with 4 modules you could have auto up and down on both windows (or 8 modules on a crew cab.) :hehe:
I'll use a T-tap in desperation only. I've had lots of frustration diagnosing bad t-tap connections. Over time they will work loose or corrode. Ever try to solder a corroded wire that you keep stripping insulation away just to find more corrosion? :doh:

I like the T-tap idea for the auto down window, it should be good enough there. Having 30 some odd T-taps in my RKE harness isn't gonna happen though
Thanks for posting this Bill. The people at the junkyard are going to know me on a first name basis before too long at the rate I'm going. Any idea if the auto down module from any other rig besides the Exploder or Stang works? I was eyeballing the one in the Tortoise I got my RKE from but didn't grab it because I wasn't sure if it would work.

Look for something in the 93-95 range. In 95 a lot of the vehicles did change, and the auto down function became part of the GEM module. If you see a box like the one in the photo it should be fine. :thumb:

 

nice work bill!....t-taps are good, but nothing beats a soldered connection IMHO.......

 

I like the T-tap idea for the auto down window, it should be good enough there. Having 30 some odd T-taps in my RKE harness isn't gonna happen though
Thanks for posting this Bill. The people at the junkyard are going to know me on a first name basis before too long at the rate I'm going. Any idea if the auto down module from any other rig besides the Exploder or Stang works? I was eyeballing the one in the Tortoise I got my RKE from but didn't grab it because I wasn't sure if it would work.

 

Thats cause it is! lol But for those who CANT find them.

 

Nice write up, Might have to do this one. Too bad I had the door panels off on Sun. would have been half way there. Thanks

 

Good idea and how-to.

It is not at the top of my to-do list for my OBS, but I thought that one-touch up and down windows would be nice. It would also be nice to have the windows roll up when you arm the alarm.

I found this module that seems like it would do just that.

I believe that you can also get window modules as an option with certain alarm systems. I am planning on adding a remote start/alarm system to replace the factory keyless entry system.

 

Wouldnt you only need 3 for a reg cab and 7 for a crew cab?? not 4 and 8

 

How so?? :dunno:

 

nice write up.i have been thinking about this,looks like a trip to the junkyard is in order

 

One per switch Bill

 

If per say you wanted auto down on each window, then 1 per switch, auto up/down would need 2 per switch.

 

Agreed, but I'm not sure the auto down module would work for auto up would it? Maybe if you mounted it upside down I guess :hehe:

 

How does the module actually work? Is it a connection that is closed for a certain amount of time once the button is tapped?

 

It uses a current sensor when in auto mode. When the current spikes (motor stalled at end of travel) it will disconnect.

 

Nice write-up Bill. This has been something I have always wanted in the OBS. After several ventures to different junkyards I had no luck locating one so I ordered one from the website that Garrett posted the link to. Only difference in this switch appears to be that the blue/black wire in yours appears to be the yellow/blue on mine. Heres some pics of the switch I just recieved from that website... whatcha think, just use my yellow/blue wire as your blue/black? Guess theres only one way to find out.hnoes:

 

thats the wiring colors for a taurus and mustang.same module as the ones the explorers use.i got 5 of those this past weekend at the junkyard.i think you can look at alberta7.3's pics and match the colors

if you were'nt so far away i would have sold you a few of mine

 

It should have came with instructions... But, use the plug in bills photos as a reference. The box is the same, but the colors are different. Not unsusual

 

Thanks for the quick response. It did in fact come with instructions, but I threw those on the work bench without looking at them:hehe: And thanks for posting that link.:thumb:

 

Not a problem! And typical, as everyone, who needs instructions!? :hehe:

 

:hehe::doh:

 

Another thing to keep in mind is, that that one touch window down is meant for a Mustang from that site, so they probably use mustang colors :thumb:

 

Good call, I figured as much:thumb:

 

nice write up. will have to do this

 

prolly i got quite a few :hehe:,i'm gonna do this to both my trucks

 

Nice man, I didnt find a single one. the cars that I found that should have had them were already taken out. and the one that was still left in the car was crushed from a side impact. Good score.

 

look in 95 mustang,91+ taurus,crown vic,grand marquis,explorer.i found most of mine in 92-95 taurus,cv,gm,and 93 explorer.even found one in a early 90's lincoln

 

comparing the connector pics I'd say the yellow/blue=blue/black. :thumb:

 

Excellent. thanks Bill:thumb:

 

Nice job!:thumb:

 

Worked like a champ. Thanks again Bill and Garrett.

 

So when I go to pull this out of and exploder there is the box I need to hook up in each door? And for both up and down I need 8 total correct?

 

Yeah so I wired exactly how pictured and described still nothing, window switch is working properly tho