door locking system

[jlportugal]

hi!

I am restoring my 1981 Avanti II and I don't understand how the central locking system works. Does it only work from outside with the keys; is there a button on the dashboard to open/close the doors with the locking system. Thank you for your advice

[kboyd]

In the interior of my 1983 model Avanti, the electric door locks work from a toggle switch mounted on the bottom of the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column, about 4 cm to the left of the interior light that is above the center console. The switch is a center neutral SPDT momentary connection switch where electrical connectivity is made in either direction as long as you hold the toggle. When you release the toggle, the switch returns to the central neutral position.

[kboyd]

If you have not already discovered them, Bob Johnstones website has hand drawn circuit diagrams for the 1972 thru 1981 model Avanti. The diagrams look kind of crude on first inspection but I have found them to be accurate and they have helped me sort out some electrical problems on my 1983. The diagrams can be found at the following link:

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/Diagrams/aec/aec.html

[jlportugal]

Thank you for your help. I shall check tomorrow with the mechanic