having prob. with shaved door kit

flipsxtreme · 11-18-2008, 11:11 PM

well i have had my doors shaved for a few months now but my truck was broken into over the weekend and my stereo stolen. i guess when the took all the stereo stuff out the somehow damaged the control box for the door acuators. its all hooked up no loose wires but the doors wont pop. luckily the windows broken so i can still get in and out. the red light on the unit is not on so i am assuming its bad. can i purchase just the control box and two remotes or do i have to get the whole shaved door kit again. need answers asap so i can fix.2002 s10 xtreme extended cab

flnole78 · 11-19-2008, 08:31 AM

I need to know this too as my 12 channel remote brain suddenly stopped working after my battery died on me. I tried resetting the brain a few times and it does nothing. Can a new brain be purchased separate or do I have to buy a whole kit again?

***AVS_JASON*** · 11-19-2008, 12:41 PM

It sound to me like maybe they damaged or ripped out some of the wires going to the brain or wiring harness. Probably a power wire some where. If you say everything is still all hooked up, you could always just send the brain to us for testing. And to answer your questions of whether you can buy just the remote and brain. Yes, the 12 channel is $70 and our new AVS 4 channel is also $70. Hope this helps...

flipsxtreme · 11-19-2008, 04:49 PM

i actually figured it out it was the power wire to the battery. i t was cut under the dash.

flnole78 · 11-21-2008, 08:58 AM

Mine still isn't working and it's definitely not the wiring b/c its getting power to the brain. I ordered a new brain so we will see if that fixes it. It just sucks b/c I have to use the backup wire to get in every time until I get the new brain.

***AVS_JEFF*** · 11-21-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78

Mine still isn't working and it's definitely not the wiring b/c its getting power to the brain. I ordered a new brain so we will see if that fixes it. It just sucks b/c I have to use the backup wire to get in every time until I get the new brain.

I'm going to hope that you have our relay/wiring harness. If so, take the 3-wire loom that is for the optional rocker switch and touch the terminal on the end of the black wire to either one of the blue or green wires next to it. Did one of the doors pop? If so, then the main harness is getting sufficient power and ground. If not, then check those connections. Even if the power and ground were both disconnected, the back-up entry wires WILL STILL work. Let me know.

flnole78 · 12-01-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_JEFF

I'm going to hope that you have our relay/wiring harness. If so, take the 3-wire loom that is for the optional rocker switch and touch the terminal on the end of the black wire to either one of the blue or green wires next to it. Did one of the doors pop? If so, then the main harness is getting sufficient power and ground. If not, then check those connections. Even if the power and ground were both disconnected, the back-up entry wires WILL STILL work. Let me know.

This did not work. How can I tell what "sufficient" power is to the brain? I have a multimeter and can test the voltages.

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 10:14 PM

actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote...

please help

what could be my problem?

2000gmcsonoma · 12-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote...

please help

what could be my problem?

y did you let it sit for 2 weeks without starting it? i havent drivin my sonoma in 2 weeks but i start it up every day or every other day.

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 10:21 PM

well congrats... lol ..

iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive

2000gmcsonoma · 12-01-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

well congrats... lol ..

iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive

lol...have you gotten your license back yet? that sucks that you have no heat. do you kno how to put an axle in the truck?

Mattie L. · 12-01-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

well congrats... lol ..

iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive

idiot

no but make sure the relays are not loose or anything i had a similar problem but after i jumped the truck once it sat after fixing the relay it was fine(i really need a damn back up switch

)

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 10:44 PM

okay guess ill look into that tomarrow...

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2000gmcsonoma

lol...have you gotten your license back yet? that sucks that you have no heat. do you kno how to put an axle in the truck?

and no i havent get it back on the 5th of january..

and yes ill do it for a fee

2000gmcsonoma · 12-01-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

and no i havent get it back on the 5th of january..

and yes ill do it for a fee

i was thinking more on the lines of you helping me out

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 11:01 PM

ahh gotcha ... just go buy a new rear end from the junk yard

2000gmcsonoma · 12-01-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

ahh gotcha ... just go buy a new rear end from the junk yard

thats 450 and i just bought an axle for 100

vince921 · 12-01-2008, 11:18 PM

***AVS_JEFF*** · 12-02-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote...

please help

what could be my problem?

When you guys charge your batteries, do you disconnect one of the terminals or leave them both connected to the truck?

flnole78 · 12-02-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by vince921

actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote...

please help

what could be my problem?

What you can do is put the key in the truck and turn it to the on position. Unplug the three wire plug that goes into the brain that has the power and ground wires.. Wait a couple of seconds and then plug it back in. You should see the red LED flash on the brain. Now hit the button to pop one of the doors and it should work.

vince921 · 12-02-2008, 02:26 PM

okay thanks ill try that now

***AVS_JEFF*** · 12-02-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78

What you can do is put the key in the truck and turn it to the on position. Unplug the three wire plug that goes into the brain that has the power and ground wires.. Wait a couple of seconds and then plug it back in. You should see the red LED flash on the brain. Now hit the button to pop one of the doors and it should work.

BINGO! That is why I ask if you disconnect the battery from the truck during charging. Most 12V battery chargers/jumpers have an output of up to 18V. This can cause damage to any of your 12V electronics or cause them to "lock up" such as this case. Simply unplug the unit, wait a minute or so, then plug it back in. If it works, then you know that the unit locked up to protect itself. This can happen with too high or even too low of a voltage. Maybe Doug can pop in and elaborate a little more on this. Where you at tech guru???

flnole78 · 12-03-2008, 09:07 AM

Hey Jeff,
I got my problem figured out, it was a bad ground. I already ordered a new brain but now I don't need it. Is there any way I can send it back? Would I need to call to get a RMA number?

***AVS_DANIEL*** · 12-03-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78

Hey Jeff,
I got my problem figured out, it was a bad ground. I already ordered a new brain but now I don't need it. Is there any way I can send it back? Would I need to call to get a RMA number?

NO RMA required just send it in w/ a note explaining and put "ATTN:NICK"(our sales manager) on it. When we get it we'll credit your card back for the part only. Thanks for talkin to us instead of just gettin pissed!!!

***orangesonoma*** · 12-03-2008, 02:12 PM

hey its a new guy

***AVS_DANIEL*** · 12-03-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma

hey its a new guy

New to the forums. Been w/ AVS for about 6 months doin mostly R&D

flnole78 · 12-04-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_DANIEL

NO RMA required just send it in w/ a note explaining and put "ATTN:NICK"(our sales manager) on it. When we get it we'll credit your card back for the part only. Thanks for talkin to us instead of just gettin pissed!!!

Sweet thanks man! I wouldn't have gotten pissed, I figured it was either something I did or I had it wired wrong. Just glad you guys are on here to help us out.

11-18-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
flipsxtreme Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23 Location: anaheim User is: OffLine	having prob. with shaved door kit well i have had my doors shaved for a few months now but my truck was broken into over the weekend and my stereo stolen. i guess when the took all the stereo stuff out the somehow damaged the control box for the door acuators. its all hooked up no loose wires but the doors wont pop. luckily the windows broken so i can still get in and out. the red light on the unit is not on so i am assuming its bad. can i purchase just the control box and two remotes or do i have to get the whole shaved door kit again. need answers asap so i can fix.2002 s10 xtreme extended cab
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11-19-2008, 08:31 AM	#2
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit I need to know this too as my 12 channel remote brain suddenly stopped working after my battery died on me. I tried resetting the brain a few times and it does nothing. Can a new brain be purchased separate or do I have to buy a whole kit again?
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11-19-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
*AVS_JASON* airbagparts.com Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 362 Location: Fresno, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit It sound to me like maybe they damaged or ripped out some of the wires going to the brain or wiring harness. Probably a power wire some where. If you say everything is still all hooked up, you could always just send the brain to us for testing. And to answer your questions of whether you can buy just the remote and brain. Yes, the 12 channel is $70 and our new AVS 4 channel is also $70. Hope this helps... Last edited by AVS_JEFF : 11-29-2008 at 04:23 AM.
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11-19-2008, 04:49 PM	#4
flipsxtreme Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23 Location: anaheim User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit i actually figured it out it was the power wire to the battery. i t was cut under the dash.
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11-21-2008, 08:58 AM	#5
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Mine still isn't working and it's definitely not the wiring b/c its getting power to the brain. I ordered a new brain so we will see if that fixes it. It just sucks b/c I have to use the backup wire to get in every time until I get the new brain.
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11-21-2008, 04:18 PM	#6
*AVS_JEFF* *JACOBY* Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Central, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78 Mine still isn't working and it's definitely not the wiring b/c its getting power to the brain. I ordered a new brain so we will see if that fixes it. It just sucks b/c I have to use the backup wire to get in every time until I get the new brain. I'm going to hope that you have our relay/wiring harness. If so, take the 3-wire loom that is for the optional rocker switch and touch the terminal on the end of the black wire to either one of the blue or green wires next to it. Did one of the doors pop? If so, then the main harness is getting sufficient power and ground. If not, then check those connections. Even if the power and ground were both disconnected, the back-up entry wires WILL STILL work. Let me know.
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12-01-2008, 11:24 AM	#7
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_JEFF I'm going to hope that you have our relay/wiring harness. If so, take the 3-wire loom that is for the optional rocker switch and touch the terminal on the end of the black wire to either one of the blue or green wires next to it. Did one of the doors pop? If so, then the main harness is getting sufficient power and ground. If not, then check those connections. Even if the power and ground were both disconnected, the back-up entry wires WILL STILL work. Let me know. This did not work. How can I tell what "sufficient" power is to the brain? I have a multimeter and can test the voltages.
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12-01-2008, 10:14 PM	#8
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote... please help what could be my problem?
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12-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
2000gmcsonoma 00 noma Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 627 Location: calvert county, md User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote... please help what could be my problem? y did you let it sit for 2 weeks without starting it? i havent drivin my sonoma in 2 weeks but i start it up every day or every other day.
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12-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#10
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit well congrats... lol .. iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive
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12-01-2008, 10:24 PM	#11
2000gmcsonoma 00 noma Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 627 Location: calvert county, md User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 well congrats... lol .. iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive lol...have you gotten your license back yet? that sucks that you have no heat. do you kno how to put an axle in the truck?
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12-01-2008, 10:37 PM	#12
Mattie L. Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 767 Location: Parsonsburg MD User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 well congrats... lol .. iunno jsut one of those things ... no heat.... cold weather... me not drive idiot no but make sure the relays are not loose or anything i had a similar problem but after i jumped the truck once it sat after fixing the relay it was fine(i really need a damn back up switch )
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12-01-2008, 10:44 PM	#13
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit okay guess ill look into that tomarrow...
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12-01-2008, 10:45 PM	#14
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by 2000gmcsonoma lol...have you gotten your license back yet? that sucks that you have no heat. do you kno how to put an axle in the truck? and no i havent get it back on the 5th of january.. and yes ill do it for a fee
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12-01-2008, 10:50 PM	#15
2000gmcsonoma 00 noma Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 627 Location: calvert county, md User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 and no i havent get it back on the 5th of january.. and yes ill do it for a fee i was thinking more on the lines of you helping me out
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12-01-2008, 11:01 PM	#16
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit ahh gotcha ... just go buy a new rear end from the junk yard
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12-01-2008, 11:10 PM	#17
2000gmcsonoma 00 noma Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 627 Location: calvert county, md User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 ahh gotcha ... just go buy a new rear end from the junk yard thats 450 and i just bought an axle for 100
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12-01-2008, 11:18 PM	#18
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit ok
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12-02-2008, 12:38 AM	#19
*AVS_JEFF* *JACOBY* Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Central, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote... please help what could be my problem? When you guys charge your batteries, do you disconnect one of the terminals or leave them both connected to the truck?
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12-02-2008, 08:15 AM	#20
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by vince921 actually i was about to post a thread about mine... my truck sat for about 2 weeks .. come to find out battery is dead... charged battery everything was working and i go to pop doors and nothing .. i have the 12 channel and the light on the remote flashes like it did but no action ... ?? does it need to be reset somehow or something ?? thank god i can roll my windows down throw my (other ) remote... please help what could be my problem? What you can do is put the key in the truck and turn it to the on position. Unplug the three wire plug that goes into the brain that has the power and ground wires.. Wait a couple of seconds and then plug it back in. You should see the red LED flash on the brain. Now hit the button to pop one of the doors and it should work.
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12-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#21
vince921 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,388 Location: Calvert County Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit okay thanks ill try that now
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12-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#22
*AVS_JEFF* *JACOBY* Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Central, Cali User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78 What you can do is put the key in the truck and turn it to the on position. Unplug the three wire plug that goes into the brain that has the power and ground wires.. Wait a couple of seconds and then plug it back in. You should see the red LED flash on the brain. Now hit the button to pop one of the doors and it should work. BINGO! That is why I ask if you disconnect the battery from the truck during charging. Most 12V battery chargers/jumpers have an output of up to 18V. This can cause damage to any of your 12V electronics or cause them to "lock up" such as this case. Simply unplug the unit, wait a minute or so, then plug it back in. If it works, then you know that the unit locked up to protect itself. This can happen with too high or even too low of a voltage. Maybe Doug can pop in and elaborate a little more on this. Where you at tech guru???
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12-03-2008, 09:07 AM	#23
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Hey Jeff, I got my problem figured out, it was a bad ground. I already ordered a new brain but now I don't need it. Is there any way I can send it back? Would I need to call to get a RMA number?
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12-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#24
*AVS_DANIEL* avsontheweb.com Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by flnole78 Hey Jeff, I got my problem figured out, it was a bad ground. I already ordered a new brain but now I don't need it. Is there any way I can send it back? Would I need to call to get a RMA number? NO RMA required just send it in w/ a note explaining and put "ATTN:NICK"(our sales manager) on it. When we get it we'll credit your card back for the part only. Thanks for talkin to us instead of just gettin pissed!!! Last edited by AVS_DANIEL : 12-05-2008 at 07:49 PM.
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12-03-2008, 02:12 PM	#25
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 48,219 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit hey its a new guy
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12-03-2008, 02:28 PM	#26
*AVS_DANIEL* avsontheweb.com Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma hey its a new guy New to the forums. Been w/ AVS for about 6 months doin mostly R&D
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12-04-2008, 09:16 AM	#27
flnole78 Burnt out Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,895 Location: Tallahassee, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: having prob. with shaved door kit Quote: Originally Posted by AVS_DANIEL NO RMA required just send it in w/ a note explaining and put "ATTN:NICK"(our sales manager) on it. When we get it we'll credit your card back for the part only. Thanks for talkin to us instead of just gettin pissed!!! Sweet thanks man! I wouldn't have gotten pissed, I figured it was either something I did or I had it wired wrong. Just glad you guys are on here to help us out.
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