In a message dated 97-05-30 13:23:34 EDT, BLAINE_BACHMAN%PL-01M3@ccmail.plk.af.mil writes: > My '91 has the central door locks, but the tailgate is not in the > system. The gate has obviously been replaced and the door lock is a > different key. I've seen the drawing/diagram of the rear hatch remote > locking mechanism. > > Question 1: Does the remote locking mechanism require a special door > latch, or are they all the same (with a mechanical connection for the > remote mechanism)? Yes. I added aftermarket PDL to my 87 and after hours of considering alternative ways to attach a power actuator to the manual latch assembly (inside the hatch), I gave up. I thought of several different ways, but none that I would care to have in my van. I started searching for a PDL latch at wrecking yards. I finally found one. I had to buy the WHOLE HATCH! The wrecker wouldn't sell parts out of it separately. I wanted the wiper mechanism too, so it wasn't too bad. Still MUCH cheaper than the dealer. > Question 2: Anyone on the list have the pieces I'm missing for sale? > (I'm assuming at this point that the wires haven't been hacked) No. Good luck with your search. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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