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Posted: May 02 2008 04:19 PM
 
Ken Heising (aka Ken_tech) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Fairfax, Virginia
 
Like a dumba$$, I lost my door popper and I only had one. I have looked everywhere 4 times. Even asked da wife, who as you know, are damn good at finding misplaced items. Well, it is gone.

So, how can I get a replacement remote opener? Thanks to Jim Mothershead, I found the receiver screwed to the forward face of the trunk bulkhead. So, I cannot even see what I am doing, can only work by feel. The working space is very crowded -- only room for one hand. :( Crimeny! Jim said get the identifying info off the receiver and I would have the info to get a replacement.

Here are pics of the receiver. Can anyone identify the manufacturer? It was made in 2002 -- that's the build year start. The initials FC -- is that the manufacturer initials?

How can I get a replacement remote, or failing that, get remotes and a new receiver, as a set, that will plug into my existing installation?

Last photo shows the tight spaces -- the receiver is mounted with 3 relays above the amp opening and has that fiberboard speaker box right in the way.

many thanks, Ken
 
 
 
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Posted by gman0046  -  05/02/2008 09:05 PM
Why don't you ask the builder of the car? He should be able to tell you who made it. Hopefully it's not ChiCom.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by 37tin  -  05/02/2008 09:51 PM
Call coast to coast Ken, ask em,
37tin [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] langley, Canada
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/09/2008 08:25 PM
Ken....any luck yet? Did you forward this page to the companies I sent you? C2C ?

Cheers, Jim
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/09/2008 09:04 PM
Jim,

No luck so far. I called the builder a couple of times. No answer, so I left a message 2 days ago. No return call.

I did some more research on the web. I looked at my own pics and saw IEI on the printed circuit board. I googled and found a IEI company that did electronics. I emailed their Mid Atlantic sales rep. He said I had the wrong IEI company, but the one I was after was bought out by the Chamberlain Group (the garage door opener people). So I emailed them (no phone number to call) 5 or 6 days ago, and no answer from them. I emailed them again tonite with a link to my pictures of the receiver, but I am doubtful they will respond. Maybe I can plead for help with one of their VPs or so, if I can find one. So, a fair amount of work and no results so far.

I haven't sent to C2C but I guess I should. I kinda doubt they can help me, but I am running out of options here. Thanks to everyone for their help.

regards, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
Posted by ALLEYCUSTOM  -  05/10/2008 07:00 PM
CONSIDER DOOR HANDLES?
ALLEYCUSTOM [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] UMATILLA, Florida
 
Posted by jcbyrd  -  05/12/2008 08:17 AM
this may be an "Autoloc" brand . this is the company website, http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc . You can also google "Autoloc" and get information such as universal replacement remotes etc.
jcbyrd [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Liberty, Kentucky
 
Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  05/12/2008 11:33 AM
Looking for information on mine. If I install another sending unit can I still use the same poppers and wiring?
TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/12/2008 08:50 PM
I hit a dead end on a replacement remote today. Chamberlain Group finally replied to my email. They said my remote opening system was dropped before they acquired IEI. So, I will be getting a replacement system. Oh, what fun to put that in! Oh, well, live and learn not to lose things! So, I have the same question as TyChooChoo above. What new system can I use replacing the remote and receiver and hopefully use as much as the exisiting door opening system? My remote only controlled the 2 doors, a simple system.

thanks, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
Posted by gman0046  -  05/13/2008 09:44 AM
Hotronics advertises a universal remote for about $110. It might work your poppers which would be easier and cheaper then replacing the complete system.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/13/2008 10:42 PM
Gman, thanks for the tip. I emailed them today. They said I have to have my original remote to teach the new remotes the correct signals to open the doors. So, I'll be needing a new receiver and remotes. Thanks for help. regards, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
Posted by 1carguy  -  05/13/2008 10:56 PM
Ken, hopefully the universal remote mentioned above is your solution. Otherwise I'd call Autolok. You won't need to replace actuators or wiring. Probably the only thing you'd have to replace is the receiver and maybe you might have to use their relays. With any luck their receiver might be wired common to your old one. You'd have to follow their schematics but I don't think it would be any big deal. I've got problems with my remote systems on my 37, so I'll be tearing things apart soon.
btw, any ETA on the new car?
1carguy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasanton, California
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/13/2008 11:28 PM
Brady,

Thanks, I will look into Autolok. I think this job is above my skill level. Access is the biggest problem I believe.

ETA on the Oze is 2 weeks from tomorrow or Thurs (pick-up). Seems like a long time. I am busy showing and trying to sell my 39 in the meantime.

best, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/14/2008 08:26 AM
Hey, Ken...........how about that new Oze car.......2 clickers? hidden button? hidden cable? Call the builder >NOW<
Jim said it. See ya at 35th Nats East where you will find the answer with about 200 street rod vendors there. York is the second largest Rod Run on the planet.
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/14/2008 08:33 AM
you only need to replace the receiver. it just powers up a relay. everything else should work fine.
dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/14/2008 08:37 PM
Jim,

if the Oze doesn't have 2 of everything, I will go buy another whatever!

Shine, thanks for the info. Was hoping that is the case, and it is.

regards, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
Posted by da34guy  -  05/14/2008 09:16 PM
Hey Shine ---

What happened to the good ole days

A real HOT ROD didn't have remote anything

Cept for the LOUD pedal,brake pedal and shifter.

Brady--- Had enuf of the Hi-Tech stuff yet?

Ready for a real HOT ROD?

LMAO

Don
Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001
 
Posted by Ken_tech  -  06/03/2008 12:53 AM
To follow up and close out this matter, I put a new Dakota Digital receiver in the car and it works great. I bought it -- a nice new unit from Rod (Prostreet37) that he had hanging around. Thanks Rod. Certainly nice to have the remote opener pop the door again. And I have 2 remotes now!

Installing it was difficult for me as the original wiring was on the trunk bulkhead facing forward -- completely out of sight. Had to take pictures of the wiring to see what the hell was in there. I unhooked the amplifier to get access to the area. Was lucky enough to get it wired correctly the first time, and that was a pleasant surprise for me.

Many thanks to all who helped me out on this one! regards, Ken
Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia
 
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