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If anyone is interested power lock conversion

2.3K views 16 replies 15 participants last post by  GreenLantern  
#1 ·
Tomorrow I'm installing power door locks in my ZX3. I ordered these actuators from A1electric.com. This Actuator set is designed for manual locks that use cables instead of rods.
Let me know if you guys/gals are interested in the instructions/feedback/difficulties because I don't want to waste my time taking pictures of the install process. Let me know.

Thanks..
 
#6 ·
Well, i just got the 350 dollar Viper alarm that i had to buy acuators for, cause it gave me power locks/remote unlock from my manual locks. So they are prolly a decent penny?

Oh and for future reference, if you get remote start on your MANUAL car... dont park in first gear lol. Luckily i was 2 inches from the wall where i work and the car tapped the wall lol.
 
#7 ·
Good and bad news.

I got it installed and its working great, but no pictures.
I've installed power door locks before and this is was a little more difficult because the focus uses cable locks instead of rods. The whole install took me 5 hours (by myself). If anyone else plans to tackle this project please PM if you have any install questions. I'm writing up some instructions and I'll post them later.
 
#11 ·
any kind of update on this? iv'e been looking at this kit for a few months, but have been unable to find any post install opinions on this, focus or matrix like the site advertises its for... anyways, let me know, i've got the wires for my drivers door already ran from my alarm brain, just need to do the other... any pics or tips available, i'd at least like to see them in email, if not on the site...

GL
 
#16 ·
"The Swiss made MES lock kit in this bundle includes special brackets and premium door lock actuators specifically designed for installation in vehicles with cable actuated door locks. Many new vehicles like the Focus and Matrix come with a cable that connects the lock knob to the latch rather than the typical rod type linkage"

it says its for our cars....i might give them a call tomorrow....see what sort of information i can dig up.
 
#17 ·
TheGeak said:
"The Swiss made MES lock kit in this bundle includes special brackets and premium door lock actuators specifically designed for installation in vehicles with cable actuated door locks. Many new vehicles like the Focus and Matrix come with a cable that connects the lock knob to the latch rather than the typical rod type linkage"

it says its for our cars....i might give them a call tomorrow....see what sort of information i can dig up.
just to let you know, i've called a1electric already, they really couldn't give me answers, i asked if it didn't work, could i return it, they said if it said it would work it will, and if i wasn't comfortable doing this, i should have someone else do it. i have heard that this kit works fine...


GL