Re: [DML] Lockzilla or WingsAloft???

["ryanpwright" <dmcnews_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Chris Almy <chris.almy@xxxx> wrote:
> 
To me 
> this means keeping the solenoids. Removing the door panels isn't
simple or 
> easy the first time around.

I suppose it depends on how comfortable you are around cars. I took
mine off very easily the first time by following a set of instructions
someone had posted. But if you aren't mechanically inclined, then I
can see where this could be difficult.

> However, there's still the problem of how much standby current the lock 
> controller uses. While probably not a problem for a daily driver, it
still 
> takes way more current then necessary. Regardless, nobody should be
using 
> the original controller with the solenoids. They should either
rebuild it, 
> replace it with a LockZilla, or simply disconnect it.

Agreed on both points. I rebuilt my lock module and lowered the
standby current, but you've got to be handy with a soldering iron to
pull this one off. I don't see it as a necessary thing though, so long
as the car is driven. And if it's only driven once every few weeks,
the owner should think about installing a battery cutoff switch anyway.

-Ryan








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