> The rear hatch is definitely the major pain. The mechanical-only lock > is completely different than the power one, so you either have to find > a factory power lock mechanism, or find some way of rigging a solenoid > to release the mechanical one.
Will the factory electric-lock tailgate mechanism fit an 84? Will the slider contact assembly fit an 84? I guess I'll need these parts when I get around to fitting my remote lock/start kit (yes, it's a manual, and no, I'm not concerned about some idiot leaving it in gear; there will be no lockout). |
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