Ignition switch harness ,190e

[CD_NY]

I’m installing a car alarm on my ’85 190e this weekend and I need to know how to access the ignition switch wiring harness. I want put in a starter kill switch and have to cut the starter (violet/white) and ignition (Red/Black) wires. Does anyone know where I can locate these two wires?

Also does anyone know how to hook-up remote door locks. I’ve never worked with a vacuum locking system before. Do you have to add an actuator or can you wire up an existing actuator in the door. I’ve noticed that each one has 3 wires going into it. Has any one done this?

Thanks

[Benzmac]

There is an easy place to access the start wire. IT is mounted on the firewall right behind the oil filter and has a connector there already. (No wires to cut)

The vacuum locks have to be wired with two relays. This is not easy. You will need a wirring diagram to do this.

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Benzmac:
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[CD_NY]

Benzmac,

Thanks for the reply. I finished 90% of the alarm this weekend and will do the starter wire next. Can you tell me what color the wire is?

Also, I have a wiring diagram and am somewhat familiar with relays. Can you give me the proceedure on how to wire up the door locks?

Thanks

[CD_NY]

I found this diagram for vacuum locks. If this is correct, what color wire should be cut and where is the location of the wire? My alarm also supports a 3-second pulse.

Thanks



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