Date:         Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:16:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: remote/keyless entry
Comments: To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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              (Zeitgeist's message of "Tue\, 10 Jun 2008 05\:55\:49 -0700")
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Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> I finally got tired of messing around with the finicky stock setup,
> and a less than stellar experience with one of our list vendors, and
> so opted to replace my entire system with an aftermarket setup built
> by MES.  http://www.a1electric.com/mes.htm

I emailed them, because I would love central locking in my '91 GL
(manual locks currently).  Their response was that the rear hatch can
be hooked up as long as it operates like a "typical door" with a
separate lock (knob and/or key) and handle that you pull to open it.
If it has a push button with a key in it, you won't be able to hook up
an electric actuator to it.

They also said the sliding door would need sliding contacts.

Sounds like the most practical thing for me to consider would be
actuators on the front doors and leave the side and rear manual.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL