Help: How to turn off electric door locks?

[Brian Wasson]

On two occasions my OBW has been broken into by someone simply sliding
a coat hanger between the window glass and the door frame and hitting
the power lock unlock button. I installed a Subaru alarm this weekend
(see separate post), but have been thinking about some way to easily
and temporarily disconnect the power locking switches... NOT the power
locking mechanism (accessed through the keyfob remote). In essence,
I'd like to put a small switch inline somehow between the driver's and
passenger's door switches and whatever relay (I imagine) controls the
locking mechanism. This would allow me to turn off the electric door
locking buttons when I'm parked somewhere questionable. I know I could
just pull the fuse, but that isn't easy and quick, and will shut off
remote locking, too.

So, a few questions:

1. Is it possible to turn off central locking without affecting the
remote locking?
2. Any idea where the wiring/relay is for this?

I've ordered a Haynes book to get some insight into wiring and
whatnot, but don't yet have it.

 

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Simply how about installing a flap on top of switch bank and hide the
switches.
Tony

 

[John]

what if you got a really dark tint on your windows?

 

[Jiz]

Geez you guys are lucky - that type of break in doesn't occur in Sydney,
Australia - its quicker (and easier) for the thieves to smash a window.....
usually damage done far exceeds goods stolen.

My advice, simply make sure car is empty - and open glove box, ash tray etc.
Alarms don't work - in Australia, don't even get a discount on insurance for
having one, as everyone just ignores them.

In Montreal, you'll even see signs in the windows - saying 'no radio'

 

[S]

2. Any idea where the wiring/relay is for this?

Hi Brian!

I have an Impreza wiring diagram available at
<http://chester.uccs.edu/wrx/> file is: wiringdiagram.pdf., There is
some nfo about the security system in the ../wrx_mods directory as
well. I don't know how applicable this will be to your OBW, but I'd
bet they are at least similar. Whatever, you should be able to disable
the lock switch on the door(s) by removing the connector at the
switch. This may or may not mess with the keyless entry, but it's easy
enough to be worth a try. Good luck, let us know what you find.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

 

[F. Plant]

Geez you guys are lucky - that type of break in doesn't occur in Sydney,
Australia - its quicker (and easier) for the thieves to smash a window.....
usually damage done far exceeds goods stolen.

My advice, simply make sure car is empty - and open glove box, ash tray

etc.
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As Jiz points out the damage caused by phsically breaking something to get
in may offset the benefits. Driving without a window is a PITA.

On a side note, a friend had their car broken in twice. First time was an
amatuer -damaged window, dash and stole a few tapes as they couldn't get the
radio out. Second was a pro -stole the radio, no damage and locked the car
afterwards.

F.plant