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Old 10-03-2006, 09:55 AM
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Hey guys was wondering if any of you have taken a spare auto switch for making the windows go down, and wired it to the passenger side? I was thinking about doing this but didnt know if it was possible.
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i put about 5 minutes of thought into this and then forgot about doing it. sounds relativly easy but i have a lot of wiring exp. under my belt
i can figure it out and let you know if you want
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VtecFreePrelude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i put about 5 minutes of thought into this and then forgot about doing it. sounds relativly easy but i have a lot of wiring exp. under my belt
i can figure it out and let you know if you want</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do it!
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I see no reason why it shouldn't work....but I haven't tried either.

I thought you were talking about the master on/off switch at first. Was wondering why the hell you would want that.
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there was a writeup somewhere that someone did an auto up and down for all the switches and an auto open/close for the moonroof.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hp92lude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> an auto open/close for the moonroof.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be so sweet too.
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The sunroof one would be a bit tougher, but the passenger side one is pretty simple

to do the sunroof one you would have to rig it up to stop opening/closing when the current draw goes way up...but you would have to measure carefully, because it can vary under climate conditions as is....

i still have been meaning to do this....
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Auto up and down for both sides would be baddass.
.... WTF is my roomate doing in the garage that is making so much noise!?!
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i say go kick his ***!!!
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here ifound the place i was thinking of.

here's the thread that i posted in and got little to no answers
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...10561

and here's the thread that says the jdm preludes have auto up/down
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...70567

and here's the thread that has teh writeup
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...35539

i looked into prices for it before but couldnt find either of the parts they describe using in the writeup so i gave up.

if someone could figure it out it would make a great writeup
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i though about doing this as well...i bought a passenger door from ebay b/c mine was damaged and it was from japan so it had all the driver controls. was tempted to wire in the auto down but got lazy lol plus i dont know where the panel is any more.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hp92lude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here ifound the place i was thinking of.

here's the thread that i posted in and got little to no answers
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...10561

and here's the thread that says the jdm preludes have auto up/down
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...70567

and here's the thread that has teh writeup
http://www.preludeonline.com/s...35539

i looked into prices for it before but couldnt find either of the parts they describe using in the writeup so i gave up.

if someone could figure it out it would make a great writeup</TD></TR></TABLE>

No good, they want me to pay to view that page... If i could get that info i would be interested in doing this and a write up along the way.
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Ditto that
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pulled this directly from the page for the lazy who dont want to pay. there are no pictures, probably cuase the thread is like 3 years old

How To: Wire wire auto down/up window modules
Tools and materials:
-clothes hanger
-crimper
-soldering iron
-electric tape
-tyraps/wire looms(optional)

There are 3 modules that are most commonly used:
1)DEI 530T - controls auto up and down for 2 switches w/ one touch function.
2)DEI 529T - controls one auto direction for 2 windows or both directions for sunroof.
3)Autoloc WC1000 - controls auto up and down for 1 switch. The unit is cheap. The wires given are short, plastic is brittle and there isn't an adjustment for resistance for windows.

All of these modules are capable of integrating to the alarm if need be.

Where to buy:
http://www.caraudio-caralarms.com/accessories.html
http://www.autoloc.com
http://www.ebay.com

Window Module installation:

Here's a diagram of how our windows work


First you have to run the wires through the door. Use the hole where your speaker wires go through. A suggestion is to use a wire hanger and tape all the wires necessary to control the windows to the hanger and snake it it. Most likely, the wires would not be able to snake through the door loom. Make sure you use some electric tape to cover the wires to protect it from water. The inside or the doors are also capable of moisture, make sure you tape or cover your wires. You may need to extend the wires depending where you mount the window module.

Wire loom from car to door


For the both driverside and passenger side window:

-Cut the drivers and passengers window wires going to the switch in half, both up and down.
-Connect the wires from the module to the wires you just cut in half - I suggest soldering and electrical tape for the best connection.
-Switched wires from the module connects to the switch side of the wire you just cut; motor wires from the module connects to the wires heading towards the window motors on the vehicle.

Wiring codes:
*note: Honda wires on left hand side and module wires on right.

For DEI 530T-

Left window (driver side at master switch):
-red/yel (switch down) - wht
-red/yel (motor down) - grn
-red/blu (switch up) - brn
-red/blu (motor up) - blu

If you want one- touch operation for both the driver's switch and passenger's - You need to run the module wires over to the passenger side switch. Make sure you use no less than 16 guage wire for the motor.

Right window(passenger side at passenger switch):
-blu/red (switch down) - wht/blk
-blu/red (motor down) - grn/blk
-blu/wht (switch up) - brn/blk
-blu/wht (motor up) - blu/blk

sample of wire connection at passenger side window


If you just prefer to have the just master switch to control windows, here's the wire codes for the passenger window.

-blu/grn (switch down) - wht/blk
-blu/grn (motor down) - grn/blk
-blu/yel (switch up) - brn/blk
-blu/yel (motor up) - blu/blk

Ground wires from module - Connect to factory bolt
-violet
-blk
-violet/blk

-red- power

If you want your alarm remote to open and close windows:

-Orange - Connect this to your "ground when armed" wire of your alarm(the wire connected to your starter kill). Make sure you connect a 1 amp diode(1N4004), inline, with the cathode(side with a band) facing towards the alarm. Do the same if you were to use another window module. This wire will bring the windows up when you arm your alarm.

You can test this wire without connecting it by holding it against a ground. Also test to make sure you set the resistance for the windows. If you notice that the windows stop midway when you roll up the windows - increase resistance on the module.

Sample of the connection - 3 wires for starter kill relay and 2 for window modules


-red/wht - Connect this wire to any channel on your alarm to roll the windows down.

-gray - this wire is supposed to delay sensors from going off when your arming your car. You'd need an additional relay to use it.

Sunroof

I used a 529t to wire the sunroof. I just wanted the sunroof to be automated with both closed when the alarm is armed or open with an alarm channel.

Honda sunroof wires:

-grn/red (switch up) - brown
-grn/red (motor up) - blue
-grn/yel (switch down) - grn
-grn/yel (motor down) - wht

This is important - you have to cut the sunroof wires pass the point where it's relays are used to open and close the sunroof. If you were to splice at the switch, the window module will not be able to control the sunroof automatically.

Here - I was able to get the sunroof wires at the drivers side kick plate.


-orange - GWA

-red - power

-black - ground

-orange/blk and grey/blk - connect to aux channel of the alarm.

There is an interrmittent problem with the sunroof motor taking a few more seconds to stop after the roof has been closed or open all the way. The problem only occurs once the alarm passively arms itself. I'll update once I figure out the cause.

Now both the windows and the sunroof open and close with the press of the button.
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do if someone wants to take it from here and do a writeup with pictures have at it!
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