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camguynj · 11-24-2015, 05:50 PM

Is the door open/close sensor within the door jam connector in this pic?

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Eric Baker · 11-24-2015, 06:51 PM

Sensor, no. The sensor is in the door latch on the other end of the door. There is a wire going through that plug/boot from the door to the computer in the car.

camguynj · 11-24-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Baker

Sensor, no. The sensor is in the door latch on the other end of the door. There is a wire going through that plug/boot from the door to the computer in the car.

Is there a way to make the sensor think the door is closed while the door is physically open? I'm adding GOBO door projection lights, they're supposed to shut off when the door is closed so I need a way to test that I wired them right to shut off by making the sensor think the door is closed without actually closing the door .

SimpleGreen · 11-24-2015, 09:02 PM

Push the door latch claw shut with your finger while the door is open. When you are done pull the inside or outside handle while you pull on the claw with your finger to release it back open. Don't accidentally swing the door shut with the claw shut, lol.

camguynj · 11-24-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Push the door latch claw shut with your finger while the door is open. When you are done pull the inside or outside handle while you pull on the claw with your finger to release it back open. Don't accidentally swing the door shut with the claw shut, lol.

Thanks for the idea

Gonna give it a try tomorrow... think I'll use a screwdriver instead of my finger though. lol

spadz93 · 11-24-2015, 10:56 PM

there's a wire in a harness behind the door speakers that grounds when the door is open, and disconnects when the door is closed. I used it for a courtesy light mod. Wire is gray/black on the driver door, and tan/white on the passenger door. You'd connect the ground of the projectors to this wire, and the hot to either a constant 12v source, or just the 12v source for the ABL, if you got it, that's what I tapped.

camguynj · 11-25-2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

there's a wire in a harness behind the door speakers that grounds when the door is open, and disconnects when the door is closed. I used it for a courtesy light mod. Wire is gray/black on the driver door, and tan/white on the passenger door. You'd connect the ground of the projectors to this wire, and the hot to either a constant 12v source, or just the 12v source for the ABL, if you got it, that's what I tapped.

Thanks for the reply. Those were the same wires mentioned in the Gobo kit instructions. BTW I really like the color scheme of your car

I live in north Jersey too and would like to see it in person. PM if you want to meet up some time.

spadz93 · 11-25-2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Thanks for the reply. Those were the same wires mentioned in the Gobo kit instructions. BTW I really like the color scheme of your car

I live in north Jersey too and would like to see it in person. PM if you want to meet up some time.

Sounds good, and thanks! What part of jersey? I'm over in Bergen county in Norwood, would definitely be down to meet up and hang!

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-25-2015, 04:27 PM

Just a heads up, i believe its 2 clicks for it to be closed. also be sure to pull the door handle to unlatch it before slamming the door shut when you're done.

camguynj · 11-25-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

Just a heads up, i believe its 2 clicks for it to be closed. also be sure to pull the door handle to unlatch it before slamming the door shut when you're done.

What do you mean by 2 clicks to close?

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-26-2015, 02:12 PM

when I did it you move the claw one click and then a second to make it think it was closed. I think I was trying to keep the chime from dinging while I was doing my footwell lights

camguynj · 11-27-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

when I did it you move the claw one click and then a second to make it think it was closed. I think I was trying to keep the chime from dinging while I was doing my footwell lights

How do you open then ...do you just pull on the outside door handle or do you have to futz around with a screwdriver in the latch ?

SimpleGreen · 11-28-2015, 08:39 AM

Pull the outside handle and use something (like a screw driver or small needle nose pliers) to pull the claw open.

camguynj · 11-28-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Pull the outside handle and use something (like a screw driver or small needle nose pliers) to pull the claw open.

Gotcha

Thanks

11-24-2015, 05:50 PM	#1
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Door Open/Close sensor location Is the door open/close sensor within the door jam connector in this pic? ithin

11-24-2015, 09:02 PM	#4
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Push the door latch claw shut with your finger while the door is open. When you are done pull the inside or outside handle while you pull on the claw with your finger to release it back open. Don't accidentally swing the door shut with the claw shut, lol. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-24-2015, 10:56 PM	#6
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	there's a wire in a harness behind the door speakers that grounds when the door is open, and disconnects when the door is closed. I used it for a courtesy light mod. Wire is gray/black on the driver door, and tan/white on the passenger door. You'd connect the ground of the projectors to this wire, and the hot to either a constant 12v source, or just the 12v source for the ABL, if you got it, that's what I tapped. __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

11-28-2015, 08:39 AM	#13
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Pull the outside handle and use something (like a screw driver or small needle nose pliers) to pull the claw open. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-24-2015, 06:51 PM	#2
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	Sensor, no. The sensor is in the door latch on the other end of the door. There is a wire going through that plug/boot from the door to the computer in the car.

11-25-2015, 04:27 PM	#9
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Just a heads up, i believe its 2 clicks for it to be closed. also be sure to pull the door handle to unlatch it before slamming the door shut when you're done.

11-26-2015, 02:12 PM	#11
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	when I did it you move the claw one click and then a second to make it think it was closed. I think I was trying to keep the chime from dinging while I was doing my footwell lights