done!!! i'll answer my own question for future reference... the pump indeed has a pressure shut-off switch...(it'll stop once the actuators have done their jobs, assuming no major leaks are present) all the pump requires to run is a positive/negative signal to one of the 3 prongs... positive=unlock, negative=lock

i used 2 single throw relays to supply positive/negative signals... the relays are energized by the alarm control unit's LOCK/UNLOCK leads...

all POSITIVE/GROUND requirements i just spliced from the pump's rectangular connector... in my case, it only had 2 wires, positive/negative.

my locks are now actuated via the remote ONLY. makes troubleshooting in the future a whole lot simpler.

for now i just utilized the lock/unlock functions... i have yet to wire the siren, door open/close signal, ACC connection...

right now the car locks itself 15secs after unlocking... which is somewhat irritating... hehe...

sooooo... where is the nearest ACC line? it's a 300TD 124 btw... pumpo and comtrol unit is under the rear passenger seat also.

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