EVS II Keyless Entry Wiring Kits

[smokinu]

Hello, new guy here. I figured this is the best site to ask a specific technical question like this. I own a 98.4 Ram 12V 3500 and recently scored a NOS EVS II keyless entry module PN 82300986 on eBay. These work on a wide range of 90's Chrysler vehicles that were equipped with factory power door locks, but w/o keyless entry. However, to make this work with my 98, I need a specific wiring kit. Along with the module I purchased, a wiring kit PN 82202443 came with it. This will not work with my truck. I believe it's for an earlier model ram. The wiring kit that came with it has an 8-pin blue door connector harness, and my 98 has a 10-pin blue door connector harness.On the internet I see where some say that wiring kit# 82204681 will work. It appears that these however are for the 2000-2002 ram which uses an 11-pin blue door connector harness.Does anyone out there know what the correct wiring kit is for a 98 ram?Thanks for your help,Brandon

[Homestead]

The EVS stuff is all dealer item parts. Unfortunately Mopar let all that stuff slide and it isn't available other than what is sitting on a dealers shelf.Best bet would be to hit a local dealer and see what he can round up.Wrecking yards might produce something but again, unless you know what your looking for, could be a challenge.Some Canadian dealers might have something on the shelf, the EVS systems were a lot more popular up here than in the US but over the years in my search for parts to repair systems, it has gotten leaner and leaner.SorryJeff

[smokinu]

Thanks for the reply Jeff. You are correct. I made a few calls to the dealers today and they all say that what I am looking for has been discontinued. Apparently the 82204681 will work for a 98. The one I currently have is for a 94-96. I have one more call into a place that has a lot of the obsolete parts, and then I give up. Worst case I will have to modify the one I have. I guess gen 2’s aren’t popular anymore.....

[Homestead]

I guess gen 2’s aren’t popular anymore.....

Yep, about 3 minutes after the 3rd Gens hit the dealers, anything 2nd Gen was ignored. I'll make some calls to a few people I know up here in the Great White North, I might be able to drag something up.....no promises though. The EVS system is a very simple simple system when it comes to wiring and what it actual monitors or does. You at one time had your choice of going with just the keyless entry system or stepping it up and going the full alarm system.....basically a keyless entry kit that for the most part monitored your dome light. Open the door and the "alarm" goes off. Have you looked into the alarm side of the EVS system? You may have better luck finding one of those kits compared to the keyless entry kit. I'm looking at this from the point of most trucks came with keyless right from the factory. The EVS system was more for the stripper fleet type trucks that didn't come with keyless. A lot of dealers added it to their trade ins to bump the truck up in options for resale. The last time I looked into the alarm side, EVS II, they were available for about $200 and that was about 5 years ago or so. Actually, it's your lucky day!!! While typing this, I was checking a few sources that I have used in the past....... Avondale Dodge in Arizona shows part #82204681 as in stock with an online price of $42.66 I have dealt with these guys a few times and I'm in Alberta Canada, just a few mile away I would say. They have beat my local dealer price delivered to my door every time. http://www.avondaleauto.com/wholesale-parts.htm Worth a phone call to make sure they have it and save a ton of hassle. Hope it helps!! Jeff

[smokinu]

Hi Jeff, Thank you for your help. The actual module I have is the EVS II that has provisions for the alarm, however all I want to use it for is the keyless entry feature. I only drive it once in a while and primarily use it around the property, but that feature sure would come in handy. Unfortunately, my truck was not optioned with keyless entry. I still have the build sheet for the truck, and have looked under the column for a module and found nothing. I appreciate you help looking for me. I’ll give Avondale a call today. I’ve actually dealt with them before as well with jeep parts. It seems like there are a lot of dealers listing that part on their sites, but when you call they don’t have it and say it’s obsolete. I guess they don’t have the ability to see if other dodge dealers would happen to have one in stock. I’ll let you know how I make out……….Thanks again Jeff, Brandon

[smokinu]

Hi Jeff,Avondale was able to get the part. However, they did in fact confirm that it is only for 00-02 ram. They were not able to figure out what the part number of the one I need is. All I know is it is between part numbers 82202443 - 82204681. So I guess I am back to splicing. I want to thank you again for trying to help me out.Brandon