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Date:   Thu, 7 Feb 2008 02:02:15 -0500
Reply-To:   Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
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From:   Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
Subject:   Re: central locks?
Comments:   To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:   <1b85fa6a0802062106m121f3326k275668dda95a7ff6@mail.gmail.com>
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It's a bit more work for allen who has to wire up the hatch and slider. Non swiss actuators are only about $20 for 4... $10-$20 more for relays and plugs and hook it up to any alarm system.

On Feb 7, 2008, at 12:06 AM, Zeitgeist wrote:

> Allan, my '89 Wolfsburg Edition came with factory locks, but > they're prone > to "issues", so I eventually opted to install an aftermarket system > in its > place. I chose the MES setup, which utilizes Swiss-made actuators, > along > with a remote control system. http://www.a1electric.com/mes.htm > > All of this came up to ~$120, which is not much more than a single VW > actuator, so it was a killer deal. I love the setup. > > Casey > '89 Bluestar > '87 300TD > '94 100CSQ Avant > > On Feb 6, 2008 2:14 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > >> I'm interested in whether I could install a central locking system in >> my Vanagon. Was that ever an option? Are there any kits that work >> well, or do you have to scavenge parts cars? >> >> Allan >> -- >> 1991 Vanagon GL >>


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