Using the option button to control the door popper?

[Zorak]

OK, I did a search on this question already. There were some old threads where it is mentioned but don't see that it was ever explained why it would or would not work. Tone had said that it wouldn't but did not elaborate.

My understanding is that the garage door opener kit sold as a VX accessory (which allows you to open your garage door with the "option" button on your remote) comes with a receiver box and a converter which allows you to plug it into 110v. In one of those threads, IsuZoom described installing it to open his garage door and said it was just a two wire installation, so the receiver box would apparently splice into the circuit that sends the signal to open and close the door.

If this is the case, why wouldn't it work for the solenoid that Tone sells in the door popper kit? Does the receiver box require something other than +12v?

I am aware of the other mod described recently where the lock/unlock button can be modified to open the back door popper with a second press, but I want to keep the option of opening only the driver's door or both doors as desired.

This accessory is still listed on isuzuparts.com site for $89.95 but that does not necessarily mean it is still available. But before spending $100 or so after shipping, wanted to see whether anyone knows whether it definitely would, or would not work, and why.

[rowhard]

Not sure about the factory one, but I have a aftermarket alarm/remote start and when I had the door popper installed, he did what ever to get a signal from the alarm controller to the door popper that is controlled by the key fob remote if that helps at all.

[kpaske]

The device you are describing doesn't sound like what you want. The number of functions mapped to buttons on your remote is limited by the number of channels your alarm system is capable of controlling. Most two button remotes are capable of sending three different signals (A, B, A+B), so if your alarm can operate on three individual channels, you can program each of three buttons to a unique function. Some remotes can have additional channels using two buttons (i.e. pressing the A button momentarily is mapped to a different function than pressing the A button for 3 seconds).

So to make a long story short, i don't know how many channels the factory alarm unit has, but if you have an unused channel, you should be able to program it to activate your door popper. If you don't have an unused channel, or don't want to give up an existing function, you can buy aftermarket alarms with additional channels.

[Ruflyf]

I think it would work (with some work), afterall its just a spring loaded lever on the inside of the lock assembly. The trick would be getting the lever to move when you wanted it to even though the lock assembly doesnt.

The one thing you would need to add would be a spring that would assist the door in opening outward once triggered. The most complicated part will be getting the lever to turn as if the lock assembly were turning, only of course the lock assembly wont be able to turn without the key being inserted.

I dont really see why complicate the process and add it to a remote when all that would really be needed would be a dash switch.

Another option that would simplify it would be to remove the wafers/tumbler from the fuel door lock. Doing this would allow the cylinder to turn freely. As long as the back side of the cylinder were attached to the triggering linkage the lock itself would appear vertically straight and locked. The only difference would be that any X184 key blank would allow the cylinder to turn. However not like anyone would know that your locked gas tank cover really isnt locked.

Now you got me thinking about it again, gonna have to throw it all together i guess. lol Just out of curiosity, if I were to put a kit together how much interest is there? Just curious, so I know to keep track of pricing, part numbers, etc. during the building phase.

[Joe_Black]

You'd want to wire the optional garage opener module to a relay for the solenoid popper, and that should work fine. The big issue is whether that module in encoded to the remote or if it just recognizes any Vx remote. If it isn't encoded, then any VX remote could open your rear door which isn't on the stock alarm circuit.

[etlsport]

also if you use tone's kit which attaches the rear door to the alarm.. you would need to make sure the option button disarms the alarm when you press it, otherwise you set off your alarm