adding actuators to cable 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: adding actuators to cable locks
Posted By: alarmpro
Subject: adding actuators to cable locks
Date Posted: March 06, 2006 at 10:52 PM
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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Posted By: 05gt
Date Posted: March 07, 2006 at 2:55 AM
search on these forums, there has been a few topics like this, I believe there is a special part that is needed
Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: March 08, 2006 at 6:44 PM
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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sparky
Posted By: swamprat323
Date Posted: March 08, 2006 at 7:00 PM
What kind of car.
Posted By: DanDan
Date Posted: March 08, 2006 at 8:39 PM
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.
DanDan
Posted By: xscash
Date Posted: March 08, 2006 at 10:22 PM
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. xs
Posted By: jhgraham
Date Posted: March 09, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 09, 2006 at 9:16 AM
First we need to know the make, model and year of the vehicle.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: March 09, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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..
Mike
Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: March 09, 2006 at 11:09 PM
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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