eBay Remote Central Locking Kit Review & How To Fit
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1:18 for product overview
3:23 actual fitting of the kit
This is a review and installation guide for the cheapest remote locking system I found on eBay. Featuring Hans, my 1995 Golf which is my temporary daily!
Fix your car responsibly, use caution and common sense as I'm not responsible for any damage or injury :) - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Two main suggestions from your comments:
1. It's best and safest to have the fuse as close to the battery as possible- I have unfortunately overlooked this issue before installing.
2. In most cars it is possible to run the turn signals from hazard light switch or the fusebox which is easier than wiring each light up individually.
Thank you for your input, suggestions and opinions!
hi sorry on your first point you mean safer plug the fuse in instead of hooking it up directly with cable to the battery? thanks
@@James-cd7dl I mean it's best using the fused cable that's included but hooking the end that's closest to the fuse to the battery and the farthest end to the control module
@@Adam_G ah gotcha thank you
Please how do I connect the indicator lights to work when ever I lock and unlock the car, should I connect it to the 12volt to each indicators?
@@fredobas3602connect to turn signal fuse using fuse tapper/tap-a-fuse or maybe it will be easy to use the hazard light switch cables)
I always admired people like yourself who take the time and effort to make a video to help others, well done.
I have fitted two of these to my cars and are a great job, the only thing I can add is that I got the power connection 's from the back of the ignition switch and to make the indicators flash with the key fobs took the connections from the back of the indicator switch, just an alternative way of doing it but your way maybe more straightforward, keep up the good work.
Hi kensmithmail I would like more information on how to do this.
My battery is in the boot, is there any chance you would know where to look for a live wire under the dash?
Thanks
i love how this video was done, from a very simpler way of connecting circuits. this is worth learning from and it gives room for improvement on wiring connections. keep up!
This was very helpful! I just bought an older camaro and wanted to add power locks. No one else really shows how to wire it in. Thanks so much!
Glad to be of help!
Love the Irish weather. I believe you when you say one minute it's sunny and next is raining. It's typical.Good video.
DUDE YOU ARE KING,nobody didn't try to explain how it works on pneumatic door lock system,like you did.
Thank you! Glad you found it useful
Hi Adam, Great video, the only comment I may make - I would prefer the fuse by the battery, as I had my car burning wires from the battery to the carburetor, because that is where the fuse was. Great Job
Great Job , you are a life saver , hadn't a clue where to start til i saw your video - thanks
Was looking for some sort of information on how I was going to do this to my own wee polo, and of course I find not only a video on full installation on a car with similar wiring, but on the same Island
What year polo was this? I’m planning on doing it to my 2010 polo. Let me know how it went!
Bought same unit had a look at fitting saw all wires and confusion reigned down. However! Adam after watching your vid game on!!!! Gonna give it a go!!! Cheers mate good work!
Glad to hear!! Cheers
this video is very helpful to me...i jist bought a new key less entry and dont knkw how to install it..but w this video i fell did it like a pro...thanks bro....
yo dude, i just got my car destroyed in a car crash (a van crashed into me, not my fault) and the new car i bought, the owner lost the original remote for the doors, and given that a new one from the manufacturer can cost u over 500€ i was looking to buy one of these cheap systems, and your video really convinced me to do it. you explained it really clear and it was really helpful.
Sorry for your loss man, things happen... Thanks for watching and all the best with your project 💪🏼
Adam great video just a wee tip that makes it a bit easier to wire in your indicators try tapping into the back of your hazard light switch if you can get at it the next time you have to fit one saves you having to run cables through the bulk head
thanks for the feedback, Gary. Thought it'd be a more sensible option once I have wired it all up! Tried going through the fusebox first but that did not work, unfortunately.
Best explained video on TH-cam
Thumbs up man! So far the best video I watched on how to hook up a keyless entry! Plain and simple. Cheers!
Mate I love this video, going to fit keyless entry to the central locking on my landcruiser over the coming few weeks! Cheers from Coogee Beach Australia (weather might be a bit better here)! Thankyou
Glad you found it useful! Good luck with your Cruiser down under 😉
@@Adam_G Hi mate, just wanted to follow up - my new keyless entry kit is working flawlessly, thanks to your video I worked through a few install bugs! You legend! Thanks mate, Good Luck against the All Blacks this weekend!
@@mitchsimpson2384 Very glad to hear that! Fingers crossed mate 😋
that's great man, i could just do with some more info re- what connections to where mine is a real mess also it is a golf mk2 therefor has a vacuum controller in the boot and the feed to it is dead also any advice would be useful
Thank you i just bought the same and you helped me a lot how to install it on my Leon 1M1 great tutorial.🤝👏🤗
my vw t4 had new alarm fitted last year .we moved to country now and alarm stopped working central locking.checked all fuses seem ok.have bought a right click alarm off eBay for t4.hoping to try connect to central locking wires already going from auto watch alarm thinking its faulty alarm.did try drivers door lock motor direct to battery and it seemed to work ok.there was some central locking control units in some t4s I've not found one.but I won't need one will I as won't alarm unit wired direct to door motors ?thanks steve
You don't need to extend red + to the battery, You can find +12V always live, under the wheel drive, goes form key entry.
i wouldn't touch the ignition cables tho... you can always piggyback a fuse from the fuse panel with a live 12v
@@efran202 actually use the hot wire from the cigarette lighter switch
Can someone help me do this? Where can I look for live wires? My battery is in the boot .
DUKE EIGHTNINE I think without the car on, use a voltmeter to find a 12V. Red lead on the tip of the wire and black lead on any metal under the dash
@@ashberkley the wiring loom to the vacuum pump (trunk) has all the wires you need to connect the module for keyless entry, the signals simply connect to the rear lights, that's the tidiest way to do this mod.
You have given me a huge boost and inspiration sir.thankyou so much indeed.
Im hoping this will help me fix my food freinds renault scenic car.thankyoy so much indeed sir.
Hi watched your video how did u select the 2 wires to short to work locking ?
Ur video makes it a lot easier than it looks...
Thanks for the effort man, a great help!
thanks I have one and I Do not have idea where is the connection now I going to install it in my car
Really helpful video 👍 have the same kit and fitting it to a mk3 golf as well
Good luck! As others have pointed out it may be easier to wire it up to the ignition switch but see what's easiest
All modern PC motherboards still use a 24pin connector for it's main power.
Mine is a similar cheap-o unit, but it doesn't have a button to pair the remotes.. there is no obvious pins to short either, so I am not really sure how to proceed. Anyone had a similar find?
I have 5 wires in my central door lock. When the socket is removed its working but when the socket is in its not working. Anyone help me please.
When i was 17 i modded my vw rabbit. I cut the brake pedal feed wire and attached it to the hazard switch. From hazard switch to high beam relay. When engaged, there was no brake lights and if you shut off the lights you would still have hi beams on. Basically, a covert run mode. Disappear into the forest.
Great job man
U should actually put the fuse as close to the battery as possible incase of a short ( positive wire touching any other metal)
Good video mate! very helpful
Good video and you got it all working in the end, although that is not the best way to connect the keyless entry, you should have done the wiring on the loom to the vacuum pump in the trunk that way you wouldn't have to extent any cables to battery or signals except for the flashing LED. that's what I have done for mine .
any advice about vac pump feed ,mines dead
Thanks man i do it today for my mk3 :))
Great video man!
Can it be fitted on a Toyota tazz
Good video! Great job! :)
Hi! yellow wire to 12v? thanks
Awesome video man!
when you added 12v to the red/white wire was that another 12v from battery or a cable from the alarm module, surley that red/white would already have power,
Good point. See, different cars have modules with switched power, eg. cigarette lighter, stereo etc, however taking it straight from the battery is simply the most reliable option
I have same kit looks same anyway on a Vw t4 off eBay an they sent me wiring info white an blue in harness for unlock an lock alarm kit flashes led but no locking action yet tried 2 more wires on passenger side that were left cut as I had alarm before that worked central lock-in ok but mechanic had disconnect that due to faulty alarm so been trying work eBay kit .steve.piss down here too 🤪
Nice vid mate! I have a question, can you change the remotes later? To another universal key fob or something prettier?
I imagine most unbranded Chinese units run on same controllers so the remotes should be compatible!
hi this was a great video i do have one question though in the start of the video you demonstrated that the car infact had working actuators in the doors due to this all you had to do was hook up the control box and you are done i did this to one of my cars they are all prety much the same but if there is a reason why you didnt let me no as i may have missed something
never mind i jump the gun there i see why his done it that way
Very good job !
the indicators you can take from the warning/panic button, i did that and works fine : D
Great idea mate
Hi.
Nice. I bought same universal sytem for my skoda fabia.
Can you tell me how did you connected the turning lights to lights up when you close or open the doors?
Hi, the module has two wires (L and R) that I connected to front indicator lights. It may work better to connect them to a hazard light switch.
This might be a dumb question, but how did you check on what wires to short when the wire harness wasn't connected?
Hi, there's a limited number of wires running to the lock so it's easy to find the right ones using trial and error.
Just about to watch this -- heads up that your address and name are visible at the start (Around the 1:12 mark)
You could just have hooked the parking lights wites to the hazard switch close to the stereo
You did it Mate. But you could do it way easier. But little pins from JayCars and install the kit on Driver side. You can plug everything to control switch wirings on steering wheel and get the battery power from behind the stereo instead of wiring all the way to battery.
A lot of the people here have suggested using the power from the ignition barrel which is a lot more straightforward. In older cars it's easy to get thru the firewall but for newer ones getting power from ignition or even the stereo is a lot easier.
Or always get power from the cigarette lighter
Hi mate your video is btiliant!! Helped me right out, just one thing though how do you make the repeater flash? As I’m sure you know the instructions are awful!
Many thank
Hi, appreciate the kind words! Do you mean how to wire up the flashers?
Gonna try it, I will not bother to get all the wiring for the flash lights, just the central locking, hate when is dark and I try to open my black car in the darkness using the key.
Thank you mate.
Angel Chino use the wire for light flashing and hook it to the hazard switch wires
Chrisfix reference, nice
At 13:09 u connected the yellow wires to 12volt red wire.. in my car there's no red wire so i connected it with the first and bigger 12volt red which is attached with a fuse and now the fuse is gone lol.. help please.. can i connect the yellow 12volt wires directly to the battery?
Same problem here. Any solution? My fuse gone also
Hey Adam,
I'm installing similar keyless entry to my Vento and want to find a nice spot for the receiver. Wouldn't it be possible to connect the indicator wires on the hazard light switch inside, so you don't have to extend the wires? And also if you would connect the box to a 12V source anywhere inside you shouldn't be need to extend the wires to the battery right? and also the earth/negative. Just some thoughts. Thank you.
Hi, re. the indicators, yes, the hazard light switch was a much much more logical solution that didn't come to my head at the time I was doing the video. The reason why I hooked 12V straight to the battery is because I did not know which components work and which do not when the ignition is off- some cars have their 12V socket supplying constant power, some kill the power the second ignition is switched off. As the box is not an accessory but rather something you want to have constantly powered I'd play it safe and connect the wire to the nearest known permanent 12V terminal, which in my case was the battery. Cheers
@@Adam_G smart thinking to be honest, I think I'll hook it up to the central locking pump in the boot, that has to have a constant power source and also the rear turn signals are close to splice into.
Is there any chance to get the windows wind up once locked as the mk3 power windows work once they have power on the switch? Thanks.
Richárd Sógor are your windows one-touch or do you have to hold the switch for them to close fully? If they are one-touch you could send the indicator signal to the window via a one-way diode so that the signal going from box to indicators also activates the switch, but the window switch or the indicators cannot influence each other while the car is running, if it makes sense.
They work as one touch if I quickly tap on the buttons, if I push them constantly they'll go until I want them.
I have a 1989 Nissan 240SX and I have tried every single instructions in the book and no progress.
Great job sir
So have the lasted and kept up well? Updates?
I have sold the Golf but at the same time I installed the system in my Audi A3. So far so good, though I think I will be changing the battery soon for the remote fob as it's beginning to lose range
Good job mate
Couldn't you just nick power from the fusebox? Can't imagine a unit like that would pull that much power that you'd have to run it to the battery
Good one it's really helpfull....love from India ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Hi i no it’s a long shot but there any chance helping me fit this kit on a VW POLO 2008? :)
Hi, anything in particular you'd like help with?
Sir I locate the wire green color located on the.BCM which only locks all doors of Hyundai i20 car, but, could not locate the wire for unlocking all doors.
Will connecting the wire which control the lock function coming out of the remote control unit to the above said green wire or pin of the BCM would activate the remote lock system? Please help to activate this remote system. Thanks.
try this one trick... get a small computer fan and now try to connect the wire like this:
lock wire from the car->computer fan(+) computer fan(--) ->ground
Does it work?
I am asking because my Audi A3 works on a "resistance" principle- straight wire connection locks the doors, whereas if you put a resistor inbetween the wire and the ground it unlocks the car. You can then make a Y-joing from the car lock wire and route straight wire into lock signal and "resisted" signal through the computer fan into unlock signal.
Adam G yes it works, I also test by connecting one end of testing light to the said green wire of the Output BCM connector and the other end to negative ground. Thereafter, all 5 doors locked automatically.
Now, how to unlock all the 5 doors again?
And, would be pleased to know which wires of the Input BCM connector corresponds to lock and unlock doors. In this case, everything would be done for the remote system if we could locate the said wires.
With regards.
Thanks.
So when you connect a small computer fan between the green wire and ground, does it still lock all doors?
Adam G yes....all doors are still locked
try using different resistors and see if this helps... i do not think the signal is digital, there has to be a way
Great job!!!
Fast question: can you adapt another remote control?
Yes, those remote central locking control modules are universal and replacement remotes should be available on eBay. A new remote can be paired by pressing a little button next to the wiring harness connector and then pressing any key on a new remote. Regards
I tried it on a polo 6r but didn't work. I have found the wiring for open the car, but not for close the car. (for open is red whit blue. Can someone help?
Hi what year is your Polo? Could be a single-wire system (like in my Audi A3) where you must use a resistor for unlock and a clean signal for lock
@@Adam_G hi, thank you for responding. My car is from 2012.
@@reindervliet526 hi, in that case there is one ground and one +12V wire. Live signal is lock while live signal put through a resistor is unlock- you must split the live wire into two and connect straight signal to lock wire in the control module and wire with a resistor to unlock one. I can't tell you which resistor values you need, it'll have to be a bit of trial and error
well done It could be a little clearer on the coloured wires being laid out when conected!
no need really, the wiring may have different colors, you should look at the pinout on the manual you get with the system, and the wiring on the car, you just have to figure out the cables like he did
true i will try to copy, my existing wiring is all to cock and i need help please anybody
Just one question, how exactly you connect to the indicators?
Hi, the module has two wires coming out of it (left and right indicator) that I connected to front left and right lamps. It may work better if you plug them directly to the hazard light switch. Hope this helps.
@@Adam_G ooo ok, thanks it helped! 😃
Isn't there already power going to the door? So why run a line direct to the battery.
tried that and fried actuator
Can I wire to the central locking
Yes you can!
Is this Golf still going? Wouldn’t mind buying it for the registration
Send me an email on adomas97@gmail.com
Dude there is a reason why the positive wire is so short its bc you have to find 12v constant a wire that is already wired straight to you battery so just find that wire and there wil be no need to find extra wire
Some cars have always live +12V, like in the power socket, others kill any power when the ignition is switched off.
not so sure about that , i connected red live to actuator and fried it
Maybe not the best idea to hook it up directly to the 12 volt battery pack. Other than that, it`s all good.
Can you drop the link where I can buy please
Try this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182676676538
Did your car come with a factory central lock switch? If it did, did it still work after you installed the system?
Bennie G my Golf had a door lock-operated central locking system from the factory, and yes, the one on the passenger side still works. I chose to fit it on the driver’s side as I mentioned the driver’s side barrel was busted. Hope this helps
Bennie G that's very curious questions for me too. If the car comes factory fitted central lock, upgrade to remote would be just a simple steps away!!
Will this remote lock works in Hyundai i20 since the car already comes with factory fitted central locking?
yes. the way this kit works is, it tricks the computer into thinking you just turned the key in the door when in fact you pressed a remote. so if your car has central locking, this will work.
So I would be needing the following only: remote key, control unit, wiring harness.
And not even a single actuator is required though? Let me be clear of this particular actuator. Thanks.
Alright pal, i fitted this too a fiat punto and the unlock button both unlocks and locks the car, I can’t seem to get it any other way, any ideas?
So when you press lock, nothing happens and when you press unlock once, car locks, another time, and the car unlocks?
@@Adam_G when i press lock nothing happens. When i press unlock it locks the car. Full stop. If i press unlock again it will unlock.
@@michaelkennedy8573 for your door lock, does the key turn both left and right or just one way?
@@Adam_G both
@@michaelkennedy8573 right, when you're shorting the wires, does it lock/unlock with a single wire also?
My car remote central locking module does not receive signals from key fob. How to repair it???
Have a question.... my battery is in the boot. I will need to run a wire to the front. What amp wire?
Look forward to your response.
Is your fusebox in the front, under the bonnet? Usually the fuses are fed by a master +12V thick wire from the battery, which could be used to power the locking control block. If that doesn't work, you could still feed the wire from the back of the car but since this block doesn't consume much power at all, a simple 2mm diameter (without insulation) wire should be good. Cheers
Adam G my fusebox is under the steering wheel
How do I find the live wire going to the fuse box?
@@ashberkley what car do you have? Usually that wire is either on the side or behind the fusebox. Simply a thick red wire. But if you cannot find it, it may be simpler to feed it from the back.
Adam G jaguar xjs 1985
I don't know if you still check comments but I have a Mazda 3 2005 and I have the power door locks wiring diagram and I was wondering if you could help me understand how I should wire it?
Still checking 😉 can you upload the diagram to a photo hosting website and share the link with me?
@@Adam_G Of course I'll get back to you in a bit.
imgur.com/w1Bvxsn
imgur.com/Lo8hzHE
Here are the images you need. Thanks for your help in advance!
@@zahidala to me it seems you need to gain access to the wires feeding door lock and door unlock relays. Are you able to see ant wiring going through the door towards the lock near the handle?
@@Adam_G Well I haven't quite had a look in the car itself I thought to look in the wiring diagram before doing anything. Where I should be looking for this? In the panel or the loom that runs through the door
Hans, the German, with a 15 Watt (!) fuse! :-D
WurstExpress #616 I think we can all agree that Hans is the most stereotypical German name haha
how far can you use the remote?
Up to about 50 metres in my experience
@@Adam_G thanks
Doubt you'll reply to this but I need some help. I have spent the day fitting this on my 2006 vw polo. I have white with white and black as power then yellow with black on unlock and yellow on lock. When I press unlock everything works fine but when I press lock my car locks but then straight away unlocks itself. I can't figure out what is happening and I'm pretty useless at electronics so I'm glad I even made it this far. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this?
When you have it connected, does the central locking work as normal with a key?
So if I press lock my doors lock but then unlock and if I press unlock the doors do unlock. I've used manual key in the door and all 4 doors will lock and stay locked but if I use the remote key then it locks but unlocks and won't stay locked
@@kimilesnipez that's weird... I have never ran into such a problem. Just to confirm you have three wires running from the locks yeah?
@@Adam_G yeah it was 3 wires and it was just messing up took 2 days to figure out and my girlfriend realised of we press lock button 2x with a 1 second gapbit locks. So that's good it works. But can't figure out the indicators. I tried wiring the hard lights but it just kept blowing the fuse and I don't know how to do it haha
@@kimilesnipez oh, that's an interesting twist, I never seen a kit that needs a double press... Have you tried wiring it to the hazard light switch?
Maybe your video should have been on replacing Golf door locks?
Thanks
Wish you lived near me mate! 😂
Pete Lucas hahah can't possibly that far away? 😏
Haha! Well done! It works!
I'm glad I could help!
15 Watt fuses are the best;)
bravo....
Does it still work good ?
Still works perfectly to this day
Still works perfectly to this day
hi Adam hope you well m
it would be safer if you took the power from a red wire inside the vehicle rather than the battery connection as it might cause problems during raining and washing the car. also its easier when u r changing ur battery .. take the input power from the power coming to the indicators for example
omagh boy?!
close enough, enniskillen 😉
The 3 wire plug cable you connected into you connected the the white and white and black then it didn't work until you discovered it needed a live connected to the third wire which you didn't say what colour off wire made it work Ps you said all 4 wires connected when there is only three we have to guess what colour it is 😂😂😂
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what good is this? how is this going to help me wire the system in an actual car. It's nothing to set it up on a bench, what we need is an instructional on how to hook it up to a car!
thanks for the feedback, did you actually watch video at least halfway through?
i have fucking 8 wire from lock i cut 5 wire and nothing there are no schemes for the car ?????
He is for sure no professional. Always mount the remote box near the fuse box. No cable extension needed.
Junk it mate