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alarmpro 
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Posted: March 06, 2006 at 10:52 PM / IP Logged  
Does anyone know how to add actuators to cable driver doorlocks?? i tried but it would just not work!!
as soon as you cut the sleeve holding the cable, it stops working!! any help really appreciated.. thanks
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search on these forums, there has been a few topics like this, I believe there is a special part that is needed
sparkie 
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Most installers devise a method of using the steel rods from the actuators to move a lever or mechanism of the door locks. It differs for different vehicles. You need to be creative and it helps if you have done door locks before.
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swamprat323 
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What kind of car.
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My experience has been mixed. I will not put aftermarket locks in any cabled cars. I go to the dealer for that certain car and order the factory actuators. Usually when you purchase them you usually have to get the whole lockset. Some can be expensive but I have never had a problem. I have seen some creative ways of interfacing aftermarket but most will fail within a year or two or sometimes very quickly. I just did a 06 Mazda Miata and used the factory locks and although it was not cheap it will never come back for failure. I saw a civic that someone had done and was impressed with the creativity. Someone will make something sooner or later. But me, I use the factory and have had no problems.
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if this is a ford focus... there is a small hole @ the lock itself. you can bend the rod in a s and enter it into the hole. there is a small peice of plastic that might  bind. just use a 1/4 drill and zip it out of the way.

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jhgraham 
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Never cut the sleeve, the sleeve is an integral part of the cable, unless the sleeve/cable is secured properly. The sleeve works in tension and compression, just like a bicycle brake. You must straddle the working area with a special “C” shaped retainer that allows the cable to remain the exact length and without restricting the cable movement. When attached you may then remove the sleeve from the working area and attach the lock rod clamp. I have found no well-engineered retainers for this application. Good luck!
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First we need to know the make, model and year of the vehicle.
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I would definately look for a spot to attach on the lock mechanism or up near the handle. I cut the sleeve once, and then scrambled just to get the lock working again. Sure it can be done, but I haven't seen anything great yet to hold and attach to the cable itself. Not interested in boomerangs..
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secure the sleeve (wire clamps and self taps) in 2 places before cutting. then cut sleeve only enough to allow movement of the actuator rod.

did a titan a couple weeks ago. worked great.


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