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jon_volk · 08-27-2003, 08:41 PM

....how do ya get the door open w/ shaved door handles if the battery dies or the remote control dies?

Gibble · 08-27-2003, 08:42 PM

heh...don't let it die?

Poonman86 · 08-27-2003, 08:53 PM

I had a friend use a seperate battery pack for a back up power supply just for 1 door. had a switch mounted that swapped the power source over if needed. Don't know how it was setup but you get the idea.

CT-Truckster · 08-27-2003, 09:03 PM

take a manual choke cable or something of the like and hook it to your latch inside the door then run it through the hole that the wires go through and then through the firewall or floorboard or something and hide the handle end somewhere under the truck where it can't be seen but where you can get your hand on it and pull it.
you could do away with your inside door handles and put another under the dash or something in case it went dead with you inside.

cochino12 · 08-28-2003, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by Poonman86
I had a friend use a seperate battery pack for a back up power supply just for 1 door. had a switch mounted that swapped the power source over if needed. Don't know how it was setup but you get the idea.

That is a very good and easy way to do it I used a battery back up for my alarm. You will still want a switch hidden outside that is wired 12+ contstant in case the door accidently shuts when your truck is running.

LOHRTBT · 08-28-2003, 08:57 AM

heheh.....Good Question .

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2003, 09:07 AM

The battery back up is a good idea. You can also hide a spare connection that goes straight to the solenoid acuator in your door. If both batteries fail, you can jumper to this wire from the outside. You can use a cordless battery from a Makita, Dewalt, etc too....

LOHRTBT · 08-28-2003, 10:35 AM

N2TRUX....SHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Your telling people how to break into my truck!! hahaahaa
Most people dont know that .....its funny most people dont realize 12v cordless drill.....Still 12v lol!!! Works the same

You just have to hope teh solenoid doesent die !! haha. I really need to install another one on the pass. side as a backup in case of this

08-27-2003, 08:41 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	want to shave door handles but....... ....how do ya get the door open w/ shaved door handles if the battery dies or the remote control dies?

08-28-2003, 08:57 AM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	heheh.....Good Question . __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-28-2003, 09:07 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	The battery back up is a good idea. You can also hide a spare connection that goes straight to the solenoid acuator in your door. If both batteries fail, you can jumper to this wire from the outside. You can use a cordless battery from a Makita, Dewalt, etc too.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-28-2003, 10:35 AM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	N2TRUX....SHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Your telling people how to break into my truck!! hahaahaa Most people dont know that .....its funny most people dont realize 12v cordless drill.....Still 12v lol!!! Works the same You just have to hope teh solenoid doesent die !! haha. I really need to install another one on the pass. side as a backup in case of this __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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08-27-2003, 08:42 PM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	heh...don't let it die?

08-27-2003, 08:53 PM	#3
Poonman86 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 123	I had a friend use a seperate battery pack for a back up power supply just for 1 door. had a switch mounted that swapped the power source over if needed. Don't know how it was setup but you get the idea.

08-27-2003, 09:03 PM	#4
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	take a manual choke cable or something of the like and hook it to your latch inside the door then run it through the hole that the wires go through and then through the firewall or floorboard or something and hide the handle end somewhere under the truck where it can't be seen but where you can get your hand on it and pull it. you could do away with your inside door handles and put another under the dash or something in case it went dead with you inside.



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