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Isuzu Baby
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Post by aza on May 1, 2006 12:51:13 GMT 11
Hi guys
I got sick of having to use the key to open the rear window when out 4wding, so I got a door lock motor and hooked it up to the window release rod.
Wired it up to a push button on the dash and now one push of the button and the window pops open.
I have found this good when you need to get to the tow rope but dont want to turn off the engine.
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Post by dani4JB1T on May 1, 2006 12:59:27 GMT 11
nice job...
I hated that too...but i had a second single spare key to open the rear window/door...and to open the door when i had left the keys inside the car.
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Post by dani4JB1T on May 1, 2006 13:03:50 GMT 11
another way could be using the turbo timer....just setting it the minutes you will delay to open the door and get in again without turning off the engine.
cheers
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Post by turnturn on May 1, 2006 14:20:24 GMT 11
Did you Mu not come with this from the factory? Every Mu that I have seen has the rear glass release button on the dash already.
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Post by dani4JB1T on May 1, 2006 14:29:12 GMT 11
mine didn`t ...it`s from 1991...what about yours ?? turnturn
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Post by Graham on May 2, 2006 1:21:50 GMT 11
my '95 MU has a button just to the right of the steering wheel which electronically releases the back window. It's also hooked up to my alarm, so I'm living in the lap of luxury. As long as I never have to wade through mud to get that snatch strap out of the back of course.  |
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Post by James W on May 2, 2006 8:08:23 GMT 11
I've often thought about doing this mod. Mine never had it. I never thought about using a door lock motor as I thought you would need a door lock controller, but thining about it now you don't really. The button does one way ona short press and closing the window drives the motor backwards (so to speak) - right?
The question I have though and often wondered about what di you do in regards to wiring. Was there wiring there waiting and unused? or did you run new wires? I never got around to looking myself yet. And what did you do at the switch end?
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Post by Shorts on May 2, 2006 9:25:54 GMT 11
My '96 Wizard has the button on the dash there on the right of the wheel too. It is pretty convenient. I leave my window rolled down when I park it in the garage. It makes for easy window/rear gate opening to load items when I don't have keys on me
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aza
Isuzu Baby
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Post by aza on May 2, 2006 10:59:31 GMT 11
Mine never had any factory opener must be a lower spec model.
I ran a new wire from a power source through the switch and down to the back door to the motor then earthed it through the door.
The hardest part of the whole job was getting the wire through the rubber sleeve between the body and the back door.
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Post by turnturn on May 2, 2006 11:27:08 GMT 11
Mines a 92 and has this button.
If someone has a 89-91 with this button would it be reasonable to assume that the wiring may be there in all models/years?
One thing that I did find when I first got the Mu was that I thought there was an intermittent fault with this switch. Turned out that the handbrake needs to be on for it to work. Used to drive me nuts before I caught on.
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Post by Graham on May 2, 2006 22:25:42 GMT 11
Turnturn (?), is yours a manual? My button works as long as the automatic's gear selector is in Neutral or Park.
G.
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Post by caffa on May 3, 2006 0:51:09 GMT 11
Mine didnt have the remote release button either. Went to the wreckers and $77.00 later had the actuator thingy, the rod and the switch. All factory, plugged straight in to the factory wiring harness. Took under 3 beers to fit. The handbrake activating the switch is a safety issue on the manuals (go figure) ...
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Post by Shorts on May 3, 2006 9:39:16 GMT 11
Turnturn (?), is yours a manual? My button works as long as the automatic's gear selector is in Neutral or Park. G. Mine does the same, tranny must be in Park (maybe N works too, never tried) for the button to release the window. I pulled up to the house for a quick stop and pushed the button and it wouldn't let go....put the Tranny in P smart one ;D ...it works. |
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Post by mulover on May 4, 2006 18:31:12 GMT 11
Ok then my mu must be a freck show, i can push the botton any time to open the window, no matter whats on, in or out, and sometimes when i'm off road the darn thing opens itself, catch needs adjusting somehow i think??
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John.
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mattmurdoch
Isuzu Junior
when the going gets rough..
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Post by mattmurdoch on May 4, 2006 19:09:09 GMT 11
G.[/quote] Mine does the same, tranny must be in Park (maybe N works too, never tried) for the button to release the window. I pulled up to the house for a quick stop and pushed the button and it wouldn't let go....put the Tranny in P smart one ;D ...it works.[/quote] I found this out to i pulled up at mitre ten to go out the trade drive though part and the guy asked me to pop the boot (meaning the tail gate) i had it in drive and was pushing the button like mad... i put it in park took out the keys and thouhgt ill give it one more go and hey presto... it workd i thought i had rooted it ;D  |
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Post by Yarno on May 5, 2006 20:16:43 GMT 11
on the manuals the hand brake must be on for it to work, thats the standard setup...
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Post by mulover on May 6, 2006 15:00:34 GMT 11
Some one must have been at mine then or something, as any time anywhere even when i push the wrong buttonit'll work.
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