Date:         Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:51:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Erik Lundberg <ealundberg74@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Erik Lundberg <ealundberg74@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: key-less entry Power door locks and remote start
Comments: To: "Danny C." <bruiserbabie@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <672548.91666.qm@web33904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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When you lock and unlock the doors manually, either from inside or with key, do both actuators operate?  

I've done bazillion mods to my van, but this is one that's been overlooked.  Would be nice to bring my '85 into the 21st Century.  Thanks for the info.

Erik



On Feb 3, 2010, at 8:58 PM, Danny C. wrote:

> So I had the desire to have Power door locks with a remote (key-less entry). I found a website selling a kit that comes with 2 key fobs (remotes) the receiver and then 2 door lock actuators. They have several upgrades to choose from. One that sounded nice was remote start. I have an automatic transmission (it is not recommended to install remote start on a manual transmission). I finally got it all installed. Keep in mind my van is a 1984 so it did not come with power locks. The 2 actuators (the part that locks and unlocks the door) are very nice high quality and let me tell you a perfect fit for the vanagon. I installed the receiver and now with the push of a button I can start my van from a distance of up to 200 feet. I love having the key less entry. It is also hooked up to the running lights and horn, so you get 2 flashes from the lights showing you have locked the van and 1 flash when you unlock the van. I also hooked it up so that the rear heater
> comes on with the remote start. No more cold mornings. It was an easy install. I will post a link to the website that I purchased the kit from. The technical department was very help full and answered all my questions The total with shipping was $125.00 and took 2 hours to install. If anyone is interested in the key less entry and lives in the Portland Oregon area contact me and for a 6 pack of beer I will install it for you while you watch.... :-)
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> http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm100014.htm
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> http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm10005.htm
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> Danny C.
> '84 Westy (Vanny)
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