Date:         Sun, 2 May 2010 13:28:10 -0600
Reply-To:     gneiss9 <gneiss9@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         gneiss9 <gneiss9@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Door wiring on '91 Vanagon GL
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When I opened up my front doors to troubleshoot a power lock on my
'91 Westfalia GL I noticed that an aftermarket power-lock system had
been installed by the PO. This "new" receiver unit now sits behind
the shifter console on the floor and wires go from there to the 2
doors.  The slider is yet un-powered.  This unit replaced the
original unit and when installed he had used speaker wire for the
wiring to the locks in the two front doors.  Is there any inherent
problem with using speaker wire in this type of application?  The
wire insulation is more flexible and the copper must be of good
quality etc. but should I perhaps replace this wiring with automotive
wire?

Thanks for any thoughts,
Sincerely,

Trevor Reynolds
Airdrie, AB, Canada,
'91 GL 2Wheel drive, AT, Westy "SEN".
http://westfalia-91restore.blogspot.com/