Need help with Zex Bottle Opener

[Kwando]

I need to find out how to wire a Zex remote bottle opener?

The unit has two wires. When connected to a 12V source it either open or closes the bottle, when the polarity is reversed it does the opposite.

Now I need help in wiring the unit. What kind of switch is needed? I have seen a few switches where the center is off, and up arrow /\ is to open the bottle and the down \/ arrow is used to close the bottle.

Below is a pic of the actual unit at my house and the switch that Zex supplies (circled in red).

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/miscpics/websize/P2152546.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/miscpics/websize/400-400-82009-001.jpg

[Hellified SH]

Here ya go Simon http://www.zex.com/information/installation/82009/

[CSMsi311]

i'm not positive about a zex bottle opener, but the one Canuck is using it looks just like the zex and he just has a simple on/off switch.

the switch you described has 2 'on' positions, which means you can switch between 2 circuits you want to complete. Since it sounds like the opener automatically changes which direction it operates than I think you just need a simple on/off switch.

[Kwando]

James thanks but that shows nothing for the wiring.

CSMsi311 a simple on/off switch just has two terminals and all it does it connect the circut. This will only allow me to open or close the bottle.

Anyone else?

[WagN2NR]

Ok, i read and reread. Your asking what wires go to what. correct?

9. Cut the red and black wires 10 inches from the motor. Install one rubber seal over each end of the wires. On the two motor wire leads, crimp on male weather pack terminals. On the remaining two wires that lead to the switch, crimp on female weather pack terminals. (fig. F)

10. Open the weather pack connector housings and insert the appropriate terminals into the correct female or male housing until they lock into place


red and black coming from the motor - Put "Weather pack" terminals on them.

On other wires. they go to the switch.

[WagN2NR]

Look here:

http://www.zex.com/support/

You can dl bat reader if you need it at the link just read the page.

[WagN2NR]

casey_lott@hotmail.com

This is an e-mail address of someone that had the remote on her car.

her info:

Casey Lott (AmericanGirl)
Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Vehicle Profile - 1999 Alero GL Coupe
Color: Spruce Green Metallic
Interior: Neutral Leather
Engine: 2.4L LD9 Twin Cam I4
Transmission: Automatic

More info at: (this is where I got the info)

http://www.n-body.net/registry/americangirl/

[WagN2NR]

Might be helpful... Check this out:

http://www.superstallions.com/tech/pwrad/zex/zex5.html

[WagN2NR]

Another Guy with the remote:

http://www.tantrumracing.com/tr/source/mark.html

[Kwando]

I found the wiring at http://www.nitrousexpress.com/installation/switchpanelinstall.pdf

Here is how the wiring goes. The "x" goes to the two wires for the bottle opener.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/miscpics/websize/P2152549.JPG

But now i just need to find a low profile switch. I went to radio shack and all the have is this lame ass switch.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/miscpics/websize/P2152547.JPG

[B18a1CRX]

try on-track htey have a large assortment of switches

[CSMsi311]

ok, i see. i was thinking the opener reversed the polarity automatically then you would have only needed a simple switch to close the circuit each time.

[RedZMonte]

I would contact ZEX. if it doesn't have an auto reverse. they you will need a DPST (Double Pull Single Through) switch (i think thats what it was). Rocker switch that goes 1 direction each way from center.

[HONDA GHANDI]

DPDT- Double pole double throw is what you need. Radio snack should have them.

[stu]

Tobi is right, that is how you say it. Don't come to my store, I never have anything in stock, but if I did, a 25% employee discount would be coming your way.