Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors

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Mon 20 Oct 2014 11:30
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - knigtrider4000

Is there any one who can help I have a peurgot 306 lx 1.6 automatic I have located what I believe to be the central locking box under the dash problem is I cant find the unlock and lock wires I have searched various forums but none of the codes for the wires match mine am I looking in wrong place I am trying to install a alarm and remote central locking as the key I have has no fob for mine please help me

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Mon 20 Oct 2014 23:47
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

Best advice is get the alarm fitted by either an auto electrician or alarm specialist. If you're unsure whether the box you have is for the CDL, I'd leave well alone. You can probe the wires individually to see which carries current when operating the lock/unlock but if it's not for the CDL you could possibly be messing with an airbag or ABS control unit which could turn into a costly mistake.

Without a wiring diagram for the specific model you could be shooting in the dark as they will invariably be different dependant on year, trim level, drivetrain configuration etc etc. Unless you are 100% sure and confident of what the box is, and you know what you're doing, get expert assistance.

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Tue 21 Oct 2014 11:42
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - dadbif
This may be of use...
www.nickhill.co.uk/peugeot_306_central_locking_pop...l
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Tue 28 Oct 2014 10:18
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - knigtrider4000

Thank you for the help sorry I oppend a new forum but do not know how to use site properly as I am new I took advice found coulors but does not work and peugeot to exspencive

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 10:25
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

On a car as old as a Peugeot 306 (they stopped making them in about 2001 - thus yours must be at least 13 years old and virtually worthless) I cannot see the point fitting an alarm. It will probably cost more than the car is worth and in all honesty who is going to pinch a 13 year old car.

No one takes any notice of car alarms, total waste of time.

Edited by skidpan on 28/10/2014 at 10:26

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 11:40
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

I cannot see the point fitting an alarm. It will probably cost more than the car is worth and in all honesty who is going to pinch a 13 year old car.

Typical condescending reply there skidpan. If you don't have anything helpful to add keep your rude comments to yourself. If the OP wants to fit an alarm to their car, regardless of it's age, condition or value, who are you to pass judgement.

Back to the OP's problem, why don't you get an estimate from an independent garage, auto electrician or alarm fitting specialist local to you ? Like I said in my earlier post, unless you are confident and competent with a multi meter or test light to check the wiring yourself, get expert help. It'll be cheaper than taking it to a main agent who in all honesty, will charge a lot more than an independent who'll actually value your custom regardless of the age of your car.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 11:46
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

Typical condescending reply there skidpan

No its not. Its simply my honest opinion.

Sometimes people need to be told the honest truth. Better than letting them waste their money without being made aware of the facts.

With the facts its their decision what to do with thier money.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 12:48
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

With the facts its their decision what to do with thier money.

My point exactly. It's their money, therefore the decision lies with them. Your blunt, rude reply helps no one except you and your ego. Seems to me you need to fill your days trolling the forums just for something to say, then trying to justify 'your opinion'

Some people cannot afford a new or late model car with all the security 'bells and whistles' and have had to save to buy a car that is affordable to them. If anyone wants the piece of mind of an alarm that can be a deterrent, let them do so without snide comment.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 11:53
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - mss1tw
On a car as old as a Peugeot 306 (they stopped making them in about 2001 - thus yours must be at least 13 years old and virtually worthless) I cannot see the point fitting an alarm. It will probably cost more than the car is worth and in all honesty who is going to pinch a 13 year old car.

No one takes any notice of car alarms, total waste of time.

Disagree.

My Berlingo is probably worth less than matey's 306, and no-one in their right mind is going to steal it.

However the electrical tools and materials are a different matter, and probably worth twice what the van is worth. Even if no-one except me paid any notice to it, it could save a lot of ££££ and time in replacing tools.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 12:13
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

However the electrical tools and materials are a different matter, and probably worth twice what the van is worth. Even if no-one except me paid any notice to it, it could save a lot of ££££ and time in replacing tools.

That only works when you are close enough to hear the alarm. When you are on site there are times when the van is not close to you.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 12:54
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

My point exactly. It's their money, therefore the decision lies with them. Your blunt, rude reply helps no one except you and your ego. Seems to me you need to fill your days trolling the forums just for something to say, then trying to justify 'your opinion'

Some people cannot afford a new or late model car with all the security 'bells and whistles' and have had to save to buy a car that is affordable to them. If anyone wants the piece of mind of an alarm that can be a deterrent, let them do so without snide comment.

So you clearly believe only your answer matters and others are not allowed to put their opinions on even though it may make the OP realise that they are possibly not going to get value for money out of their investment.

I post here to help. If sometimes that upsets you tough.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 13:04
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

Well you know what they say, opinions are like a***holes. Every has one and they're usually full of s***.

I wasn't giving my opinion but help and advice. You however, by your own admission, gave your opinion.

If you can't be constructive with your replies, keep your opinions to yourself.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 13:14
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

If you can't be constructive with your replies, keep your opinions to yourself.

Sorry to tell you but I will continue to give my help and opinions where I choose to.

If you are unhappy with that you know what you can go and do.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 13:39
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

Helpful advice as far as I'm aware, is welcome in the Technical matters section. Opinions are more suited to the other forums such as Motoring discussion and general sections.

I suggest you keep your opinions and helpful comments separate and in the relevant forums then.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 13:44
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - skidpan

I suggest you keep your opinions and helpful comments separate and in the relevant forums then.

Suggest what you want. You cannot decide what and where I post.

No wonder the motor trade is held in such low esteem if independant garages are happy to spend customers money on security upgrades that cost as much as a car is worth.

On a classic OK. But on an elderly shopping car think again.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 16:23
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - Avant

Unless anyone has any more helpful suggestions, I think this thread has run its course. Many thanks to The Mechanic for the constructive advice and to Dadbif for the link.

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Tue 28 Oct 2014 23:04
Peugeot 306 lx 1.6 automatic - Peugeot 306 central locking wires coulors - The-Mechanic

Sounds to me that you have central locking on the car, but not remote locking and wish to add the alarm for the additional function of remote operation, am I right ?

Looking at the picture of the CDL unit in dadbif's link, I'd say it's a case of probing each wire in turn with a circuit tester or multi meter whilst operating the lock / unlock button on the door. So if you get a voltage / light when you press the lock button, that's where you need to tap into for the lock signal from the alarm. The same goes for the unlock signal when it's operated.

However, be aware that some CDL units can operate on an earth switching mode (Nissan ones for example) so looking for a positive signal won't work, and also some aftermarket alarms aren't compatible though some can be changed to earth switching mode by means of jumper cables or dip switches.

Like I've advised earlier, if you're not sure, get it looked at by a professional.

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