Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

wiring help.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:37 PM
  #1  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default wiring help.

has anyone installed a remote start/alarm system? I bought a viper 5704v system and i am proficient with electrical work so i assumed I would be able to handle this with no problem. I have found http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...tail/1152.html
and I have other wire diagrams for my 94 XJ but what none of these tell me is what I need to hook up and what i dont. from what i can see there is only one starter wire but i have 3 different starter wires on the unit. 2 outputs and 1 input. and a ton of wires labled ignition now i know that alot of these wires deal with new cars that have digital security systems but I can seem to figure out what i need and what i dont. here is a link to the wire guide for my unit. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...338,bs.1,d.aWc
can someone help me with this?
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:33 PM
  #2  
highmileage's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 1
From: Bakersfield CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

I attempted to do this once, I took it back and said nuh-uh
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:35 PM
  #3  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default

Originally Posted by highmileage
I attempted to do this once, I took it back and said nuh-uh
that's reassuring
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:38 PM
  #4  
highmileage's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 1
From: Bakersfield CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

There's a lot of wire splicing going on made me dizzy.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:48 PM
  #5  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default

but it is doable. I know it can be done. I just need to know what on the unit is not used.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 09:45 PM
  #6  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default

Here are some pics of what I think gets wired up... Can anyone take a look a look and help me out? tell me if i have ones right and if i need any of the ones that i have ???? on
Attached Thumbnails wiring help.-harnes1.jpg   wiring help.-harnes2.jpg  
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 01:18 AM
  #7  
Radi's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,302
Likes: 23
From: Wisconsin
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by highmileage
I attempted to do this once, I took it back and said nuh-uh
I second that.
Dome light supervision output? Parking light isolation wire? If they actually explained what these things are supposed to do, one could probably figure it out. But they don't and since there are people who do this for a living- I let them.
I'm sorry McWille but I'm as lost as you are!

Last edited by Radi; Apr 17, 2013 at 01:23 AM.
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 12:46 PM
  #8  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default

I was hoping someone on here would know about remote starters that could let me know if i have the right wires on there.
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:52 PM
  #9  
highmileage's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 1
From: Bakersfield CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Well I don't believe the 94 without an alarm would need:
trunk release
defogger
hood pin I/O
brake shutdown unless you have antilock or a gotta press the brake start
door trigger, unless you have power locks
dome light thing, unless you have the one that's on a timer
Most the other stuff I am lost on.....
You can verify you do not have an alarm by looking for a small red button, or a small toggle switch mounted under the dash on the drivers side and it's usually hidden in plain site.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:29 AM
  #10  
Mcwille117's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Lansing / Ortonville Michigan
Year: 1987 / 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Default

Originally Posted by highmileage
Well I don't believe the 94 without an alarm would need:
trunk release
defogger
hood pin I/O
brake shutdown unless you have antilock or a gotta press the brake start
door trigger, unless you have power locks
dome light thing, unless you have the one that's on a timer
Most the other stuff I am lost on.....
You can verify you do not have an alarm by looking for a small red button, or a small toggle switch mounted under the dash on the drivers side and it's usually hidden in plain site.
Well the defogger is for the remote start to turn it on in winter, and the brake shutdown is to shut down the engine if the key is not turned (so someone cant steal it) and the kit comes with a hood pin to install. that is because some times these systems with try and start the car on boot up, like if you unplug the battery and reconnect it. the hood pin shutdown is to keep it from trying to start the car while you are working on it. I think i have my guesses in those pics right but I just wish someone with remote start experience would way in.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Zerocyde
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
45
Jun 29, 2022 05:51 PM
Psiegrist1
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
34
Mar 17, 2022 02:15 PM
neocracka
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
Mar 28, 2020 05:48 PM
Ibanezz
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
24
Sep 10, 2015 07:15 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:51 AM.