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>
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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
>>