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Verified - 2005 era Newell used a dc ground provided by the aft bay door mercury switch circuit (BLUE WIRE) to trigger Canfield Connector to energize the MAC Valve solenoid and open the door. 

Verified - New Canfield Connector requires a +12v dc trigger input via the aft bay door mercury switch (Blue Wire) to energize the MAC Valve solenoid to open the door. 

In order to utilize the new Canfield Connector I installed a 12v dc relay to provide the needed +12v dc trigger. I used the aft bay door mercury switch circuit to provide the relay ground. 

Note-I’m not a relay expert, here’s how I made the system function:

The relay requires its own 12v dc power supply to terminal 30.
I connected the relay terminal 87 to the Canfield Connector Blue Trigger wire. 
I connected 12v dc to the relay terminal 86.
I connected Newell aft bay door mercury switch circuit to relay terminal 85. 

Other Modifications:
I relocated the KNORR-BREMSE air regulator/backflow preventer to the aft bay. 
       

I ran a new MAC Valve Exhaust Port air line from the BODE Door cylinder area to the bay area behind entry steps. Now there is no air hissing when the door is actuated. 

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That’s all I’ve got for tonight on the BODE Door project.

ICYMI
I’m getting closer to installing the new hydraulic pump that will supply my cooling fan motor. Here’s the new hydraulic tank and a few of the future controls.
       

Cheers,
JK