How-To: Install a Passenger Side Door Lock Switch

[ZapWizard]

Passenger Side Door Lock Switch

Mazda 2003 Protege LX

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/1.jpg

One annoying thing the Protege is that it lacks a button to unlock the doors from the passenger side.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/4.jpg

First I purchased a matching switch from a forum user that was parting-out his protege.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/2.jpg

Using the trim I made an outline of the switch hole.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/3.jpg

Using an exacto-knife I cut out the cloth over the hole.

I removed the door panel, following my guide here: CLICK HERE (http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Index.html)

I then used a dremel to cut out the hole.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/5.jpg

I took apart the switch to get at the electrical contacts.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/6.jpg

I then soldered two wires to the contacts.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/7.jpg

These wires will connect to the wires running to the Keylock on the outside of the door.

You will have to cut away some of the plastic covering the connector.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/8.jpg

There is a Black/Blue wire, and a Green/White wire, I didn't take the time to trace which wire is ground, and which is the lock signal.

I instead tapped the wires, and if the button didn't work as expected, I would reverse them.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/9.jpg

I then installed the switch into the new hole, and put the door panel back in place.

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http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/10.jpg

The new switch mirror's the driver's side switch, and allows my wife to unlock or lock the doors without reaching over to the driver's side.

[LapisBlueProteg]

very nice and simple to do!
will plan this soon!
also where did u get the switch?

[uclap5]

nice how-to.

[RyanJayG]

nice format and layout

[ZapWizard]

very nice and simple to do!
will plan this soon!
also where did u get the switch?
From here:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68356
(MackDadam was parting out his protege)

[Rider69]

Very good writeup. I might do this next time I have the door apart. Now, we just need to find a good source for those switches. Maybe mazdastuff.com can get us them at a good price like they do with the intermittent wiper stalks

[anarchistchiken]

I'm far too lazy to go outside, so I'll ask you guys; will the lock fit easily on a P5 with the diagonal handle going up the door?

[ZapWizard]

Very good writeup. I might do this next time I have the door apart. Now, we just need to find a good source for those switches. Maybe mazdastuff.com can get us them at a good price like they do with the intermittent wiper stalks
Mazdastuff.com is run by my local dealership, mabye I can stop by and see if we can start a group buy?

In general I don't like that dealership, they still don't have my repair radio in yet (It's been two months!), I usualy drive 30 minutes north, past three other mazda shops to get to the one I like.

I'm far too lazy to go outside, so I'll ask you guys; will the lock fit easily on a P5 with the diagonal handle going up the door?I don't know, I don't have a P5

[ZapWizard]

*BUMP*

Can I get this moved to the How-to section?

Also, does anyone know where we could start a group buy for door-lock switches?

[Aaron]

zap

great write ups.

[Sir Nuke]

the write up is great.....so is the pictures...EXCEPT those two huge screen shots of your computer doing some type of calculation.....what is that? its the thrid and forth images of your how-to where you are supposed to be making the hole outline and cutting it with an exacto knife....if you don't see it...this is what shows up now....at least at MY computer

[ZapWizard]

the write up is great.....so is the pictures...EXCEPT those two huge screen shots of your computer doing some type of calculation.....what is that? its the thrid and forth images of your how-to where you are supposed to be making the hole outline and cutting it with an exacto knife....if you don't see it...this is what shows up now....at least at MY computer
LOL, my server has a bug where it sends people the wrong image.
My host can't seem to lock down the bug, but A refresh usualy fixes that.
Good thing there isn't any questionable material on there.

[Kooldino]

Good deal. Only thing I'd be worried about is:

1-potentially screwing up the door (didn't see any details on how to take the panel off)

2-potentially cutting the switch hole poorly. I'd probably make a template first from the other side.

[roni]

Using an exacto-knife I cut out the cloth over the hole.

I removed the door panel, following my guide here: CLICK HERE (http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Index.html)

I then used a dremel to cut out the hole.

He gave a link to instructions on how to remove the door panel.

Taking the door panels off isn't difficult. My door panels have been off about 10 times so far. There's almost no chance of damaging anything, as long as you don't rush (you could break a clip, strip a screw, or scratch the door panel).

It's an interesting idea, I would just have to be sure I positioned the door lock button at the same position as the driver's side, otherwise it would start to irk me over time.

[ZapWizard]

Good deal. Only thing I'd be worried about is:

1-potentially screwing up the door (didn't see any details on how to take the panel off)

2-potentially cutting the switch hole poorly. I'd probably make a template first from the other side.1: I linked to one of my other guides on how to take the door panel off.

2: Well..... I did actualy cut my hole poorly (hence no photos of the hole)
But I filled the extra space by wrapping tape around the switch, as long as you don't cut the hole larger then the trim.
It's been a few weeks now, and there has been zero problems with it.

I did measure and install the switch at the mirror-placement of the driver's side.
It looks a little too stock as you can't tell it's a mod.

Driver's side:
http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/09-Handle.jpg

Passanger side:
http://www.zapwizard.com/car/locks/Switch/10.jpg

I did have to paint both trim pieces black as the extra switch came with a tan trim piece.

[Coqui258]

FINALLY someone has done this! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[loccusst]

How much did the switch cost ya? Thanks for the write up...I was planning on figureing this out when I had time. Since you did it for me now I can focus on how to shut off the ac when the vent switch is on floor or defrost. Thanks.

[wannabe]

has anyone searched on car-part.com yet? they might be able to get them outta junkers...

[eting_pro5]

Alright, so I bought my switch....but I'm pretty confused at where you tapped the wires in.

It looks like you unplugged the plastic connecter and then two blue plastic things show up out of nowhere....but I think I understand, can you just confirm that this is right.

1) You unplugged the white connector to not short anything
2) The blue plastic things are things that you insert a wire into, then snap over another wire. This taps into the wire. Works like landscape lighting.
3) The two black wires twisted together heading off to the right connect to the switch, which is way off to the right, because that's where it needs to be positioned
4) You must reconnect the white plastic connector.


Alright, I'm pretty confident...I was just real confused when I saw that the white connector was not attached. I thought you has somehow bypassed it...but that's not the case.

[wannabe]

Alright, so I bought my switch....but I'm pretty confused at where you tapped the wires in.

It looks like you unplugged the plastic connecter and then two blue plastic things show up out of nowhere....but I think I understand, can you just confirm that this is right.

1) You unplugged the white connector to not short anything
2) The blue plastic things are things that you insert a wire into, then snap over another wire. This taps into the wire. Works like landscape lighting.
3) The two black wires twisted together heading off to the right connect to the switch, which is way off to the right, because that's where it needs to be positioned
4) You must reconnect the white plastic connector.


Alright, I'm pretty confident...I was just real confused when I saw that the white connector was not attached. I thought you has somehow bypassed it...but that's not the case.
sounds right to me.

where did you get your switch from?

[eting_pro5]

Lolo was parting out his car in the For Sale section...$15 shipped

[eting_pro5]

Yo people, we got someone parting out an MSP...just ask for the lock assembly and the trim. I paid $15 shipped for mine.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86899&page=11&pp=15

[ZapWizard]

I've been gone for a while, good to see people are still using the guides.

eting_pro5, yes you are right in your thinking.

It's been months now, zero problems.
Except that my parents have a Protege also and want this mod.

-I got my switch from someone parting out a car.

Anyone know of another source, OR someplace willing to do a group-buy?

[wannabe]

I would have to order that door lock switch. I should be able to get one form Mazda in several business days.
BJ0E-66-660A-65 DRIVERS POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH, OFF BLACK $26.25
OR
BJ0E-66-660A-80 DRIVERS POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH, BEIGE $26.25
Shipping by UPS ground in the 48 states $6 (our minimum charge)
Total $32.25
State sales tax applies in Texas. I would need an address to quote you shipping outside of the 48 states.
You can order that by replying to this email. I will need your name as it appears on your credit card, a shipping address, a daytime phone number, and credit card info. You can call me toll free at 1(877)967-6884 with the credit card info, but please put the rest in an email reply to help me avoid mistakes.

Thanks, Richard

-----Original Message-----

From: Jon_Doll@progressive.com [mailto:Jon_Doll@progressive.com]
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 10:35 AM

To: parts@mazdastuff.com

Subject: door lock switch for 2001 Protege

Hey guys. I have ordered many things from your site and directly, some of which have appeared on the website shortly after recieving mine (the radio pocket). I have another part that I was wondering what the cost would be. I am looking for a spare power door lock switch. Their is a way to hook up a switch to the passenger door because, as you may know, the Protege does not have a switch on that side. I am looking to get one to do this mod, and I am sure that if you offer them at a reasonable price, the guys over at msprotege.com would order many more. Thanks in advance.

Jon Doll
only like $30 brand new from mazdastuff.com

[ZapWizard]

only like $30 brand new from mazdastuff.com

That is funny.
The dealer that runs mazdastuff.com is on my way to work.
I stopped in their parts area and asked, they told me $45
They also don't have silver zoom-zoom stickers :(

Well in either case $32 ain't bad for the extra functionality.

[roni]

That is funny.
The dealer that runs mazdastuff.com is on my way to work.
I stopped in their parts area and asked, they told me $45
They also don't have silver zoom-zoom stickers :(

Well in either case $32 ain't bad for the extra functionality.
Car dealerships that have parts departments and web sites often quote discounted prices online only. Similar to airlines offering lower fares online.

[eting_pro5]

So i just went home this weekend, and while driving the P5 i noticed that the passenger side has a handle that almost covers where the lock would go. I wish I had a picture to show everyone. Anyone with a P5 want to take a picture of the inside of the passenger door?

I think you could still install the switch, but it'd be difficult to get to and prolly wouldn't look as good.

[Glauconite]

i'm in the process of installing soon.. but just wanna get my facts straight.. i'm gonna install it in the shifter/cup holder plate.. and wire it to the ignition harness.. i have a diagram of it in detail
1) i found one green/white wire from one of the plugs, none of the other plugs have G/W wire.. so i assume to just tap into that for unlock? i'm guessing this is the same wire from the door?? so from the picture, bottom left corner, top tap, just tap into the B/L and G/W wire.. and i should be fine.. rite?
2) (if Q above is correct then) is this a grounding wire? i ask this b/c also doing a voltmeter and if that's ground i'll just tap that in as well... if not which wire is best to tap for + and -?? (sorry a lil OT)

[JCell]

so will the passanger have control of ALL the doors with this mod?

[wannabe]

yes. if you put your key in the passenger door and turn it, it will lock and unlock all the doors, the switch will use the same wires, so it will do the same.

[JCell]

that kinda sucks :(

[evilmonkeyMSP]

why? that way the passenger can unlock all of the doors too...



that kinda sucks :(

[Brian MP5T]

Bitchn!

[wannabe]

why? that way the passenger can unlock all of the doors too...

yeah...thats the point of this thread.

[JCell]

i thought that it would only unlock the passanger door


i like to be in control :D

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I know this...but he is stating that sucks...why would that suck?



yeah...thats the point of this thread.

[wannabe]

i thought that it would only unlock the passanger door


i like to be in control :D

ahh. in that case, just leave that side stock....same effect.

[keleko]

how can this be done so that the switch only unlocks the passenger door?

i don't want the driver door to unlock, or the rear doors on my MP5 if the pass. switch is used

oh, and what about if ya got kids? i don't remember if we have child-proof locks on here or not, so if the switch unlocks all the doors, that could cause a problem if some dumb kid tries to open the door

[evilmonkeyMSP]

theres no way to prevent the switch unlocking all but we do have child door locks.



how can this be done so that the switch only unlocks the passenger door?

i don't want the driver door to unlock, or the rear doors on my MP5 if the pass. switch is used

oh, and what about if ya got kids? i don't remember if we have child-proof locks on here or not, so if the switch unlocks all the doors, that could cause a problem if some dumb kid tries to open the door

[eting_pro5]

Holy rebirth of a thread!

Alright, so I've been thinking about how to get around the angled handle on the P5. Here's what I came up with. Let me know what you all think. I want to hear some blunt, honest opinions.

Passenger door:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/eting_pro5/passdoor.jpg

Driver's door:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/eting_pro5/driversdoor.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I just put mine in the same location (approx) as the otherside & its veiwable...Ill take a pic later

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Pics of my install

[Glauconite]

this is where i did it :D it was a risk hacking the cupholder.. but i like it where it is :D:D

[buttthrax]

You could always ghetto rig it with a switch other than the OEM driver's side switch. You could find a good looking switch and put one on the driver's side too if you care about it matching. I just don't see the point in dishing out $35 just to have an OEM switch that costed roundabout 5 cents or less to manufacture. I might do this mod if I can find two good looking switches.