STS LOCKPICK's (Video In Motion) New Prices - Page 5

dattsr · #61 (**permalink**) 05-26-08, 05:03 PM

Hey I just wanna get this right before I buy. The lockpick will work on 05 models but it will not work buy using the mute button on the 05 STS. Correct?

Hortaja · #62 (**permalink**) 05-27-08, 11:49 PM

Hey all I have installed my lock pick and love it. It was a peice of cake like everyone has said except tucking the wires back in and getting the gps wire connected properly were time consuming. I can definitly highly reccomend the product...

dattsr... for an 05 like I have you do not use the mute botton, but instead a seperate tiny switch. I will post some pictures of my install.

dattsr · #63 (**permalink**) 05-28-08, 09:03 PM

thanks for the info, i cant wait to try it out

tomm · #64 (**permalink**) 05-30-08, 02:02 PM

FYI.. I have not visited in a while so to give everyone an update. We cancelled all backorders on the 2005-2006 STS Lockpicks. The GPS antenna connectors are still on Backorder and last date I saw was 6/28/2008. There is no need for me to hold anyones funds so all backorders were cancelled.

We do have plenty of the 2007+ Lockpicks in stock for the $235 but we do not have the parts to complete the 2005-2006 versions at this time.

sweetdivel · #65 (**permalink**) 05-31-08, 06:43 AM

hay tomm I've been waiting to hear from you long ago.
any way i bought one for my 05 and installed it but i don't know why it keeps disengaging. any solution?

tomm · #66 (**permalink**) 05-31-08, 08:49 AM

Which model did you get? Switched or Non Switched?

If you purchased a switched unit there is no reason it would ever get disengaged unless you have one of the switch wires pinched or the wires on the switch got loose. Check your wiring to see if any of these wires were pulled to hard when running the switch.

sweetdivel · #67 (**permalink**) 05-31-08, 12:56 PM

i bought the one with the switch
I'll re check the wiring and will have the switch replaced coz I'm suspecting it has a problem. I'll let you know what happens.

thnx

lt39 · #68 (**permalink**) 05-31-08, 11:07 PM

i just ordered the lockpick for my 2008 sts v8. i traded my 2000 sts wht dia fully loaded in for the 2008 v8 blk raven/ cashmere with lux collection pkg. i really like this car however i do miss the adaptive seats it had but, i dont miss the oil consumption that came along with it. i am looking forward to installing the lockpick and getting around the frustrating lock-outs. thank you for all your help.

Lifer · #69 (**permalink**) 06-01-08, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DS1784

Installed the lockpick this morning, works perfectly. I removed the lighter socket, made an adaptor to fit into the black plastic lighter holder and epoxied the on-off switch to my adaptor. stealth and very easy to access. I never use a power outlet, but if one is needed I'll use the one in the console. this thing is great. no if someone would be able to hack the ecu so we can get a few more ponies fron the v-6

What switch did you use in the plug?

rb92gt · #70 (**permalink**) 06-01-08, 09:33 PM

Here's another idea on where to mount switch. I replaced an existing screw with the switch. Used a pushbutton switch instead of the toggle, fits better in the location I placed it as the screw was recessed, difficult to flip a toggle.

The switch is located under the passenger side dash, near the center console, just behind the glove box. Probably easiest to see this on the center image. Toward the bottom of the pic is the passenger side carpeting, on the L is the center console, and on the right toward top is the glovebox handle.

sweetdivel · #71 (**permalink**) 06-03-08, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tomm

Which model did you get? Switched or Non Switched?

If you purchased a switched unit there is no reason it would ever get disengaged unless you have one of the switch wires pinched or the wires on the switch got loose. Check your wiring to see if any of these wires were pulled to hard when running the switch.

i checked all the wiring and the toggle switch but i did not find any visible problem with them. the device keeps disengaging especially when i accelerate above 15 km. it looks like my lock pick is defective.

tomm · #72 (**permalink**) 06-03-08, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetdivel

i checked all the wiring and the toggle switch but i did not find any visible problem with them. the device keeps disengaging especially when i accelerate above 15 km. it looks like my lock pick is defective.

This makes no sense since it would either work or not work. With the switch in the OFF position the video SHOULD cut off after 8 MPH... When activated it will stay ON after 8 MPH... Maybe you just have the switch in the off position since the way you are explaining your issue its acting as if the switch is off.

dattsr · #73 (**permalink**) 06-05-08, 03:38 PM

tomm

about how long will it take for you to get one in for the 05 STS?

sweetdivel · #74 (**permalink**) 06-06-08, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tomm

This makes no sense since it would either work or not work. With the switch in the OFF position the video SHOULD cut off after 8 MPH... When activated it will stay ON after 8 MPH... Maybe you just have the switch in the off position since the way you are explaining your issue its acting as if the switch is off.

actually, in normal conditions, the video cut off when I shift from Park position. there is not a cretin pattern for my problem. some times it stays engaged and some times not but in general it does not stay on for longer than a minute.

tomm · #75 (**permalink**) 06-06-08, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetdivel

actually, in normal conditions, the video cut off when I shift from Park position. there is not a cretin pattern for my problem. some times it stays engaged and some times not but in general it does not stay on for longer than a minute.

In normal operation on the 05-06's with the lockpick installed putting the vehicle in drive has no effect on the video playback. Only when you hit 8MPH is when the video cuts off regardless if the override switch is on or off.

You must have touched the dip switches on the lockpick unit itself. Make sure all dip switches are OFF. I would bet you have one of them in the on position. Only time you need to use the dip switches is on the 2007+ STS vehicles. If one of the dip switches is on unplug power to the Lockpick unit, Put all dip switches back in the off position and re-connect everything.