240SX S13 Build - Installing EBAY Keyless Entry How To
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Although most vehicles come with keyless entry, past generations were not as fortunate to come equipped with this feature. Adding an aftermarket system to an older vehicle is easier than one would think. I lucked out and my 240SX already had aftermarket door lock actuators installed which saved a bunch of time.
These units can be purchased for very little money. Don't hesitate when seeing some around the $10 mark, the technology is old and the units are very cheap to make when produced in mass amounts.
Thanks for watching! 240 has already come quite a way in six months. Need to get another look at the front end suspension and decide on replacing the front coils. Make sure to check at the end of the week for the next vid!
Finally, someone who shows how to wire these modules.
Are you holding down on the “ learning button “ while programming the remotes?
Wiring instructions (4:48) example of bench (in car) test (5:40)
for those that prefer to read
Orange wire - ground
white wire - actuator
yellow wire - positive
orange/black wire- ground
white/black wire - ground
yellow/black wire - postitive batt
red wire - continuous pos batt
black wire ground
trunk wire - is blue
pink wire is horn connect for the beep when initiating lock or unlock that coordinates with lights flsh
brown wires, left and right park or signal lights
Kudos to Homebrew Subaru this video made it possible to decipher that chinese instruction book
you have my respect. honestly reading is so much easier and I really didn't feel like gathering all that info. thank you
Thank you, almost four years after you posted this!
Thanks!!! dude I was struggling to get mine done but after watch you upload video it's working
That's awesome
Nobody made it so simple as you did! Thank you!
Man I see this is a two year old video. I hope you are still on UA-cam. You did a good job. Your style and procedure is good. Thanks.
Thanks. I am still around, just need to make the time to get back in the garage. It's coming
Yes work very well I did it exactly like you said and I had access to my unlock and lock switch cuz my truck came with factory locks but did not come with a factory key fob so it worked out well
To program the both fobs, hold down the learn button for 4 seconds release, while parking light (or test light as Homebrew used is still on) press any one key on each fob before the light goes out. Both fobs will then be programmed.
Which one is the learn button? My fob only has 2 buttons
@@judahpelaco2741 weird man my name is also judah the learn button is a little black button on the module there's only one
Just got one glad there is a video to help I have a 2018 Toyota Corolla without keyless entry I hope I can get it to work
These keyless systems can be installed into most vehicles. The module can disable the factory alarm when wired correctly. A factory wiring diagram of the car can save you a couple hours.
How did it work? My girlfriend got a 2018 Corolla without keyless entry and I was looking into installing this for her.
Now I can finally do this project, Thanks, man!!
You helped me so much with your perfect video! Thank you so much 😊
thank you for explaining the little book. I've been staring at it like wait what on some things and you cleared that up for me
have you had good luck with this lasting?
Had the battery disconnected dozens of times and still works no problem 👍
This was a mint vid love how the 240 is coming along keep it up
Glad you liked it man. Thanks for the encouragement!
Very helpful Video made my install way easy thank you !!
great video bro i need to do this using the key sucks!! Keep pumping these videos out.
An easy fix when there is no key tumblers in the doors. Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for this video really needed it
Great video.. I just installed this kit but when I lock it.. only the driver side locks and the passenger side unlocks and vice versa..I have no idea how to get them back in sync.
You need to reverse the polarity of the side that is not working correctly. Just switch the wires around
@@HomebrewSubaru thank you sir, I'll give that a try.. also what color is the parking light wire on the s13? Is it those 3 green wires that go to the hazard lights button?
@@robrod4758 that I do not know. I had to rewire the park light circuit in the car years ago because it was shorted somewhere
I got a problem when i put the two orange and black to ground and yellow with red to positive the first door unlocked but the other don't the other three unlock and lock their self and just stay lock dont open what should i do
Great video and well described install. I purchased a similar kit and installed in my WD21 Nissan Pathfinder that had factory central locking but no actuator on the drivers door. I didn't want to put holes in the doors so I just connected to the inside wiring and so all locks except the drivers door lock/unlock. This is OK as I mainly have to unlock/lock my car 20+ times a day to get tools etc out of the rear of the vehicle and this saves me some time and effort. Do you know if you can program more than two keys to the module? BTW, you look and sound a bit like James Hetfield from Metalica in this video. (Not a bad thing) ;-)
bumzigan you must be the fourth or fifth person to say that I look like Hetfield lol.
I am pretty sure that the module will record more fobs up to four. Don’t quote me on that though. 😉
I purchased a second unit for the fobs because they were so cheap. I will let you know if I can record more than two keys when I feel motivated enough to pull the module out and see if it works. BTW, you sound so much like Hetfield that it adds to the illusion. I am sure you would be snapped up in a second for a Metallica tribute band. ;-)
Hello, do you have pictures of the different connections? Or a diagram with the precise connection points? Because it is difficult to distinguish the connections in the video ... Thank you very much for your sharing
about the wiring for "2 line motor" - see that there are two cables that go to positive and two to negative - would it be a problem if they are connected in pairs to the same negative and positive sources?
That would be absolutely fine and iirc that is what I did
@@HomebrewSubaru Thanks, did it, just spliced the two pairs of 3 wires together - worked perfectly. Don't know why they've decided to make these additional wires instead of just taking the power from the main supply of the unit..
Marley!! Nice video bud.
One love, thanks man.
Man… I can’t get mine to work. I have the same receiver. I need to get me a light tester like you I think. Just been using a multimeter.
I have Type A power locks it seems. Been trying to hook into the cables my OEM receiver was using with no luck. Can’t get them to program. Likely cause I don’t have it hooked up right I’m guessing. Anyways thanks for the video. Where did you get your light tester? Anywhere local that sells them?
Any automotive store should be able to cover you. Most test lights are LED now. They can trick a person because they will light up with a strand of wire but for your purpose it’s the tool to have 👍
Can you program other keyfobs i mean other brand keyfobs if they're universal ? Cause a bought a goodlocking fob for 35$ and i was wondering if i can make it to work with this module.
I think if they were in the same band of frequency the module would probably accept them. It's possible
@@HomebrewSubaru I just realice that. The one i got is 315 and the module is 433. The fobs available at this frequency looks horrible.
when you lock or unlock the door manually does it lock or unlock the other door automatically??
No it won't auto lock the other side. That would take a module that had inputs for lock/unlock switches
Homebrew Subaru oh thank you :)) and uhm how do you add a switch inside the car? so i can lock and unlock it without needing to press the remote?
I'm thinking a circuit can be made with a three-way single throw or double throw switch(most factory style door lock switches) and some relays. Try searching google for an aftermarket door lock switch wiring diagram, you might find something easy to follow.
Homebrew Subaru i actually have an oem switch (its from a higher end model which has a power lock mine doesnt come with power lock), push up for unlock and push down for lock at the socket it only has 3 wires so its possible yes?
Yes it would be fine to use that switch
Thanks, but How about the manual switch trigger when your in lnside the car and want to close/open the door manually, i bought a keyless entry system because im tired of using my keys i already have existing central door lock, i cant really figure out on how to tap/install the brown and white wire on the manual trigger switch to the wireless module ,the driver side actuator have i think five wires blue green black brown and white.
Hi, I really need your opinion on this. BTW, Thank you for this vid but I have questions since Im having problems installing mine. I think we have the same situation. I put a central locking system in my car with the motor actuators and rods. Then I bought a keyless entry system with the remotes only same as yours. I followed the wiring diagram on the manual which is same with what you did in this video. So i started with, Red with the fuse on the 12v, Black on ground, then brown wires on parking lights. For the central locking module I used 2 yellow wires to 12v then 2 orange wires to ground and the 2 white wires to lock and unlock wires (blue/green) but upon testing IT GOT SMOKED. What should I do?
Lucky I actually found this diagram the other day. Going over what you said, it sounds like you got a bad module. Sounds like you got the wiring perfect. Make sure to check the actuators work well by giving them 12v and ground directly. Any real issues should have blown a fuse, so I'm thinking you got a dud
@@HomebrewSubaru Hey! Thanks for replying! I found a comment on another youtube video which helped me and could help others cause I think he was a worker for automotive repair.
What he adviced me was the white wires should go on the brown and white wire on the central lock module which was originally for the rocker button switch option. So it goes like this on the keyless entry system module. Red goes to 12v, black to ground, then for the central lock module, do not use the orange wires, then yellow wires on ground, then the 2 white wires on the brown and white wire of the central lock module thats supposed to be for the switch. It worked well! I was really happy and excited! I was in doubt at first since all of the yt videos did the same wiring like I did before but did not work. I waited if there was smoke but there wasnt! I think that guy is a professional since you wont find any diagram from the internet of what he adviced me to. Thank you! I hope this helps others too!
@@bikepacker87 can you recall which video you saw that comment for more context? I'm at a loss with this project.
Could you program your own key fob to this
I suppose it’s possible but not likely with many fobs
Hey I'm installimg the same module but can't get it to work. I fuse tapped the red power wire is there any other wire that needs to be powered?
Yes, I believe it is the orange wire depending on how you are wiring it. The diagram has the info
Hi guys may i ask how can i connect thia unit with my trunk release both button and remote control?
Are you holding down on the “ learning button “ while programming the remotes?
hey, i connected the two yellow and the red to the same positive source, and it's working fine but why do they come separated?
I believe the yellow wires can use ground instead of positive to operate the locks with. I don't have a diagram handy, so I am not sure
Hello gents,
I have the same system installed two years ago.
Last week i faced a problem when i unlock the door it locks after 2 seconds.
Is there any program for this or settings to do?
Thanks for the feedback.
How many hours did it take to do this. I actually bought one for mine. About to get it installed
Charge 2-3 hours depending on model
Dude I've spent hours on this thing, Not an expert by any means but got it working. Only problem I'm having is getting the horn to sound when locking. Found wire for horn, but its continuously charged. Tried a Relay, but no success. Any thoughts? Its for a 2013 Kia Soul.
As for the horn, I'm unsure. The easiest way around this would be to buy a cheap 12v high decibel chime and wire it to the lock circuit. That way it will sound when the locks are triggered. I have done it that way on my Impreza and it works great.
Homebrew Subaru thats not a bad idea. Funny I spend hours on stuff like this and think after, "I probably should of paid someone to do this", but I'm not easily defeated. Lol
Just think of the money you saved. They always take time to do. I've done my fair share of them and they still take time.
New hat too?!! Someone went shopping. Lol
Thanks for noticing! LOL I've ruined so many clothes in the garage, have to be careful what I walk out there with.
Good video man ! Thanks
Very good video but do you know how to pair the remote up to the box because one of mines isn't working?
Put the module into learn mode by holding the button. The park lights should flash. Let go of the button and press the unlock button on the remote. The park lights should flash once(I think) then press the unlock on another remote if you need to do two. The module will timeout after 6-8 seconds and the remotes should work after that.
How did you rire the lights
I know that this might be a bit late but ive seen you reply to comments that are a year old, i have the same exact same reciever but it comes with a more modern remote (with a flick out key to get cut if you want). It said that it could connect to a android or iphone via bluetooth, by downloading an app and setting up exactly like the key fobs are set up(They work, and can lock and unlock). I was wondering if you could help me with this as you have the same model (closest i could find) because i would like to use my phone to unlock my car. I was also wondering, can the model that you have connect by phone? Thanks
No the units I use do not have bluetooth. Unfortunately I am not going to be much help. I would suggest once the app installed and paired to the keyless entry somehow, it should work for you.
What wire on the chassis did you tap into for the park lights? I cant find em
I actually had a park light issue and had to rewire circuit through the car. I’m not sure what color it was
Did you connect the two white wires and then connect them to the actuator fuse?
I'm planning to buy this exact same keyfob from china and I might encounter the same issues in the vid about the other fob not working, needed to know how to program it. Thank you.
Do you recommend this? I'm planning on installing mine. Sick of using key manually to unlock the car.
It's probably the cheapest option for adding keyless entry to most cars
When you lock and unlock the doors does the horn blow ?
No, I don't have the horn or a chime wired to it.
hey there! need some help please! I did the same but it only works when the door is open :( as soon as I close the door of my Jeep Liberty 2002 the system just doesn't lock nor unlock, it just makes a noise like is trying to do it but nothing, if I open the door then the remote works smoothly
I'm going to take a guess that you have some broken wiring in the rubber boot between the door and frame close to the hinges. Pull that boot back and you may find your problem ;)
hey man just an idea. your wheels up there near the roof? sucure that shelf a bit better with a small chain or rope from the shelf the roof beam ;)
Good call, except there is a chain lol. Those rims will probably go to the crawl space soon, they won't be used for a while.
Homebrew Subaru lol I had a feeling there might have been something I didn't see :P
Can I get a photo of the wiring diagram of the leaf( both front and back). Actually I need to wire a five(5) wires actuator to this keyless module and I need help.
I'm not sure about wiring up a 5 wire(?) actuator, but this might help. www.f150online.com/forums/electrical-systems/510705-help-wiring-keyless-entry-system-ebay.html
@@HomebrewSubaru Thanks for helping me to understand better the wiring of central locking system.
Hey there im having trouble same 93 s13 but idk where to connect the white wires i found the orange and black, do i tie them both into there?
Are you trying to wire to factory installed power door locks?
@@HomebrewSubaru yes original door actuators are what i have
@@024ARob I see. You might have to pop the door panels off to trace the wiring from the door lock actuators to the kick panels down under the dash. Old wiring diagrams are tricky and can't always be trusted. One you find which two wires go directly to the actuators on both sides, you can wire the module to them. The factory switches should still work fine afterwards
@@HomebrewSubaru i heard 89-91 have a orange/black(lock) and then a blue/orange(unlock) but they say 92-93 you have a single wire and i need to pulse it to ground. idk what that means but ill look, Thanks
@@024ARob It's possible the actuator is a three wire then. One wire provides power, the other two wires get momentary ground to lock or unlock. You would have to see the actuator to be sure and you could potentially still wire the keyless entry module to make it work. Good Luck
Thanks for the video
I was browsing ebay and the box said (siren optional). Does that mean that you could hook it up to your door trigger so that it'll go off if your door is opened when the alarm is armed? I just tried 2 separate $30 Avital 3100 LX alarm systems from Amazon because it had the same brain as the Viper 3100V but both were defective. The unlock/lock features worked intermittently and the door trigger input also worked intermittently. I tested everything with a multimeter and I believe the avital brain doesn't send a strong enough ground to the switch to unlock/lock the vehicle. Also strange how the door trigger input doesn't work.
Do you know if this cheap one has a door trigger input so it goes off if anyone tries to enter your car?
This is a keyless entry system, not an alarm. The siren option I believe is for sounding the lock and unlock actions.
@@HomebrewSubaru awesome, thanks for the answer! Guess I'll save up a bit for the compustar 2 way alarm from ebay.
Yea just lock/unlock sound. Its the pink wire
Does it unlock your car only or all the cars with the same central locking
All modules are individually coded
Where are your aftermarket door lock actuator mounted too? Having trouble find the correct spot to mount mine
The video just before this one, I have the door panels removed if I remember correctly. I was doing the door speakers and that's when I noticed the actuators already installed on the car. Have a look, you should be able to see.
Yup saw it earlier and got mine mounted and working. Ty!
can you tell me the yellow and yellow-black wires with any cables that you plugged in?
I am sorry but I do not remember. I will look for the diagram
What year is your 240? I’m having problems with the door locks since I have a 89 base model don’t have the plug you guys have from door
My 240 is a 1990. It didn't come with power locks. In the video before this one where I install the stereo, I remove the door panels and you can see the aftermarket door lock actuators that the previous owner must have installed.
I just wired this keyless entry system to them.
Can I program different fob to the locks?
Not that I am aware of. They would have to use the same frequency if it was to work. Try to learn them is my recommendation.
i have a small doubt. are these remotes are unique for each control unit or can they work on some others randomly ?
These remotes can be programmed for the any of the same model receivers.
My car remote central locking module does not receive signals from key fob. How to repair it???
Is it brand new? I would guess that either the module has a problem or the antenna got disconnected somehow.
Homebrew Subaru yes it's brand new, i have been using for about 1 months and now the receiver is not working. Please suggest how to replace the IC receiver controller chip. I went to electronic repair shop and most were recommending to buy new module since the only chip would be hard to find in market. Really sad about this news.
Module does received power but it doesn't received signals...that's all. At this time, I want only the IC chip.
I think the electronics shop is correct. The chip could be common, but I doubt that it is. The manufacture could be making the hardware in house as these units are mass produced. For the time you might spend, buying a replacement unit is the way to go.
Have you tried unplugging power from the module and reprogramming the fobs?
Homebrew Subaru yes definitely not.working. even the led doesn't flash while pressing the key buttons.
Say goodbye and bury it. ;)
Sir, I want to know how to use its windows raise wire & where to connect it?
The kit I use doesn't have that option.
do you know the pairing instruction to reconnect the remote if i drain the battery?
The aftermarket modules usually maintain remote coding even when the battery is disconnected. If you need to relearn a remote the procedure is the same as install. Hold the learn button for 5 seconds, park lights will flash once and then stay lit. During the time the park lights are on, press a button on the remote to code it. Park lights should flash indicating the remote has been coded.
Hey man. today i broke my first key while i was trying to do a range extender mod. So it broke and now also my spare fob is not working. i tryed to relearn it but no succes, any idea's? check the video on my channel
Did you mod the module or just the fob? If the module goes into learn mode, but the second fob won't learn I'd says it's kaput for some reason. I'll check the vid right now
Just only one FOB. the other fob was untouched. the fob was inside my house while i tryed to modify it so i dont get it why my spare fob does not work eather
The only other thing I can suggest is disconnecting the module/receiver from power and ground. Leave it unplugged for a couple of minutes. Then plug in and try to learn again.
thanks man!
You are welcome!
I did this but only 1 remote works the second one the light don't even blink.
I installed keyless entry and alarm, but only passenger door works, I have tried two actuators but the driver side door still won't lock or open, what wires could be wrong? I have orange/yellow and orange/black wires connected from the door yo the keyless entry system
Check to see why it works for the passenger side and compare it to the drivers. Does the actuator work while not attached? Maybe the door lock cylinder is seized?
@@HomebrewSubaru I think I figured it out, the passenger side actuator has a motor inside it but the drivers side dosen't
New problem :D the doors both work now, I put in a new actuator with a motor but when I take the key out of the ignition switch the alarm lights go off and don't turn off unless I close them with the new keyless key
May I ask if All doors are lock when you lock it?
Yes these can be wired to lock all the doors.
how do you get the blue trunk wire to work?
The blue wire sends a ground output to the trunk release. If your trunk release requires B+ power to open, you will have to use a relay. The trunk is released by holding the trunk button for 2 seconds. If the remote does not have a trunk button, unlock the doors then hold the unlock button for 2 seconds.
all I want is keyless entry for my 90 foxbody. I don't need any lights flashing or beeping none of that crap
What is the name of the key?
Old video I know, but I've a few questions and I hope you can answer them.
1.) Is there any possibility I can try my car's wiring if I accidentally forget to ground something?
2.) Do I have to solder the wires, or would electrical tape work?
Ryan Carder yes it is possible to damage a vehicles wiring by installing one of these improperly. You should at least butt connect the wiring if not soldering.
Can I use this if my car already has remote entry , but I brought the car with the key fobs ?
It's possible. Really it depends on the installer and whether the vehicle has security or not.
Will this work on the basic 2014 Toyota Corolla L model?
This should work on most makes and models depending on the technician. It will disable most factory alarms.
did it work i am planning to fit on my 2009 corolla
How did you wire it to your parking lights?
Attach the output for park lamps on the module to the park light circuit. The module feeds battery positive to the lights to make them flash.
Homebrew Subaru Thank you man , i think its the brown wire for my truck , ill try it out !
Just check that brown wire for power when you turn on the park lights. Good luck!
bro i have chevrolet optra but my mechanic coudnt install it can u elaborate wiring it will be helpfull for me
from india
Sometimes the module will need to wired before the door lock relays on some models. I wish I could more help with the wiring
I have the same remote control for my 2002 Legacy ♥♥♥
how tf did you program both remote controllers, I don't understand the instructions and if like to have 2 remotes instead of one (if the car locks itself on it's own while I'm outside..)
The second remote must be programmed very quickly right after the first one. It is tricky, took me a few times until it finally worked.
Homebrew Subaru ,if you open the remote, there's an extra button on the back. the blue led doesn't light up, but I'm wondering what it does
I really have no clue, I've never opened one. Some type of reset button is my guess. What it would reset, no clue lol.
About a year now so how has this thing been treating you?
It has bee barely used because the car is off the road. Still works fine when the battery is hooked up though.
How lock and unlock in control the trunck ??
Just splice into those circuits at the trunk lock actuator
@@HomebrewSubaru but.. connector the trunk lock wire where in the keyless module??
@@MP-eg3jf Use the same unlock/lock circuits for the doors from the module to command the trunk actuator
@@HomebrewSubaru tks brow..💪👊
What color is the trunk
Pretty sure someone listed all of the wiring here in the comments. Have a look through, you will find it.
Do u have the link to this product?
Sergio Silva these were very common on ebay. Just do a quick search and you will find plenty of sellers
Would you know who to wire this into a 96 impreza coupe? Car came with an afternarket kit but no remotes. Its wired into door lock timer and has about 4 relays. Driver door does have an aftermarket actuator. Any pointers. Thanks.
It sounds similar to what I had in my last Impreza. I custom wired 4 relays and actuators to make my own keyless entry and power locks. The easiest way to do that would be to wire a new module into the old modules wiring harness. If everything was good after that... they should work. I am going to install the same keyless entry on my Impreza this spring and make a vid.
Works on r33 gtst??
Jérôme Might have to have it disable the alarm but yes it should work
Thanks, but i don't want alarm. I just want a central lock but nothing works.. where goes the white and white/black ? It's so hard.... sorry i'm french
\m/ sweet. I’m gonna have to take a peak on eBay maybe this can be repurposed for something else.
Lots of possibilities with these types of modules. I've thought of using them for other things many times.
my box doesnt have a program button now what??
No button?! I think every keyless module I used had a button. Is there a hood switch? It would act as the button as well, on some units but not all.
you gotta open it up... button is inside
Will it lock all the four doors or only one door
You can wire this to lock as many doors as you want with relays
does it still work?
Works like a charm.
Can I connect the wires for turn signals to the switch connector at the steering wheel cover?
It would depend on the vehicles wiring. If you are doing this on a 240SX then it should work, but park lights are recommended.
Homebrew Subaru it's for Hyundai i20?
That vehicle may use a lighting module or the body computer to control the lighting. You should refer to a wiring diagram before attempting that. Commonly the connection can be made near the steering wheel for the park lights without a problem.
Would this work on a 2004 Honda Civic Dx ?(it was no power locks, manual windows)
It would work. You will need to purchase universal door lock actuators to operate the manual locks.
Can't read from your video Instructions of Wiring, to out of focus and to small print. Try Pink Wire as the trunk another wire is for the horn to blow or maybe you want another system to flash the lights (head lights bright & dim, brake lights flashing as also the parking lights and a siren if you want to anti burglar proof your vehicle) then use the pink wire for a relay to turn that system off. Good Luck
What if the auto already has a combination lock which is unknown its combination to unlock the chip key (only one supplied) that is mainly for the steering column, unknown if function of RFID is for key entry of driver door but is not for the rear hatchback door (unknown again - I doubt that). 2001 Ford Expedition.
Unsure of what you are saying and/or asking. This module will not work on systems with immobilizer unless a bypass module is used.
My car has the factory Keyless entry,but remote doesnt work.will this work.
It might depending on the model of car. You would need to have this module installed and wired in properly.
Almost didn't watch video because of two adverts one after the other. BORING.
Sorry over talk .
HiLeXSTaR GaMEs Hunh?
If you have to press the key button it's not keyless... with a keyless system you don't even have to take the key from your pocket.
Hugo Nabais you’re talking about remote entry.....
Hi if I fitted this box can I program with the new deferent key?
No
does this still work?
Still works