(For some reason, forum will not let me post in the "Electrical How-To" section)

the 19999 F150 I just acquired does not have door lock actuators (I checked in the door). The Wireless Remote module clicks when I hit either lock/unlock button on the key fob. So, I am going to but aftermarket actuators, and the module has well-marked label:

MY Question:
Which connections should i use to power the aftermarket actuators?

 

Wouldn't you just use the same connections as stock? Whats wrong with them?

 

The truck never had remote locks, so there is no wiring in the door for them. The only wires I found in there were for the door latch alarm.

 

So what is your question? Are you wondering where to hook the wires to the module?

 

Yup. That's my question . The Modules ha the following candidates, and I don't understand the differences. the aftermarket actuator will only have two wires (polarities reverse to unlock, normal to lock), or three:

Door Lock Polarity
Ground
Door Lock Motor
Door Lock Switch
Door Unlock Motor
Door unlock Switch
Positive + Door Trigger
Auxillary Double Door Unlock

If I was guessing, I would tap Ground, then "Door Lock Motor" and "Door Unlock Motor", which seems like that would work with a three wire actuator. I don't want to just start tapping into the wires to see what happens, as the module might get annoyed and go on strike!...and it costs more (used) than two aftermarket new actuators.

So I thought I would seek guidance from anyone who knows.

 

Oooohhh I see. One wire is the ground when locking and the other wire is the ground when unlocking. So you cant ground either one because that would cause a short. Hmmmm. Maybe someone else can chime in here but after much thought I've concluded that you got the wrong kind of aftermarket actuators..