Installing power locks?

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: Installing power locks?

Posted By: dr_jdelara
Subject: Installing power locks?
Date Posted: August 09, 2003 at 1:45 AM

I was thinking of installiing some power door locks on my truck. Am i was wondering how hard it would be and what i would need to do the job?

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Posted By: Rams Z
Date Posted: August 09, 2003 at 11:10 AM

I just installed these https://www.commandocaralarms.com/itemdetails.asp?Productid=604 in my 98 Ranger. Everything is in this kit and is very easy to intall if you have any abiliy to use a tools (drill & screwdriver). The hardest part for me was trying to figure out what my alarms wires did. But, thanks to this board that question was answered within minutes. The door lock kit itself has its own brain and only requires you to hook up 4 wires. 12volt, Ground, Ground to alarm or switch to unlock & Ground to alarm or switch to lock.

Hope this helps...

Posted By: dyer
Date Posted: August 09, 2003 at 3:22 PM

Sometimes when installing actuators (door lock motors) you need to cut away some of the metal in your door. Thats the toughest part though. That incorporated with the positioning of the actuator can be tough. It's worth a try to do it so...Good Luck!

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Dyer

Posted By: unprofessional
Date Posted: August 09, 2003 at 6:49 PM

What kind of current do actuators draw? The actuators I bought don't have any instructions or information with them. I got some 22 gauge wire lying around that I'd like to use up before I have to go buy something bigger.

Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: August 10, 2003 at 12:29 PM

22 is really small....18 gauge is fine and what I've always used.