power door locks in 06 kia rio

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Topic: power door locks in 06 kia rio

Posted By: wrxsti161
Subject: power door locks in 06 kia rio
Date Posted: July 26, 2006 at 9:10 AM

I am attempting to install power door lock actuators into a 2006 Kia Rio5. the small little hatchback car.

First, I cannot even get the manual window crank off. I am using a special tool to remove, but I cannot even tell if there is a horseshoe clip.thats how much I room I have to work with before I demolish the door panel.

Second, from what I can see with the door panel dangling there, the lock/unlock mechanism appears to be a cable as oppose to a traditional metal rod. Can actuators even be installed on these cars that have a cable instead of a metal rod??? any suggestions would be appreciated.

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David

MECP Basic Installer Certification

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: July 26, 2006 at 10:23 AM

when you finally get the door panal off, you'll want to look at the lock mechanism itself, OR the tab on the handl that you flip with you fingers (the part behind the handle) to see if there is enough room for a hole for the rod. Those cable set-ups require some REAL thiking.

Posted By: gcorrea
Date Posted: July 29, 2006 at 1:07 AM

same thing here on my 06 titan. it uses a cable system. but they sell a special adapter for it, but requires you to shave some of the cable housing off. i paid 15.00 bucks for it locally. couldnt find them cheaper on ebay.

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gcorrea

Posted By: gcorrea
Date Posted: July 29, 2006 at 1:09 AM

check out www.a1electric.com

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gcorrea