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Door locks
When attempting to interface the power door locks with your system it is important to understand that there are multiple types of door locking systems in today's vehicles. To determine your vehicle’s power door lock system, check the web information on your vehicle.
If your door lock system is a different type than described in this guide, go to www.diyrattler.com to download the door lock guide. The door lock guide identifies the type of system for your vehicle. With the
Although there are numerous types of door lock circuits, the most common is the negative triggered door lock system. Check the web information on your vehicle to determine your door lock system type. If your vehicle has a negative triggered door lock system, follow the steps below. If your vehicle has any other type of door lock system, please contact Rattler Technical Support to obtain the correct door lock wiring diagram.
Locate the suspected lock wire, and with the red meter lead still secured to a (+)12 volt source, probe the suspect wire with the black lead of the meter. Press the door lock switch to the lock position and watch the meter display. The correct wire will show a 10.00 to 12.00 volt pulse when the switch is pressed.