fitting central locking to old vitara?????

[Clemo]

Is it possible to install one of those universal Central locking kits to a 3 door 1994 vitara JLX??

I know the door cards are quite thin, so would maybe have to mould some new ones to house the motors, but anyone done this?? or have any opinions?
(I just got a hard top so I want more security again)!

[jtgh]

sure anything is possible.
but what hardware, OEM ?
or are you talking about the universal kits with kudged in parts.
the windows are hard. the windows use these strange cables......
the locks are easy, "solenoid to lock , is not big deal"
the electronics is off the shelf and easy. (its programmable)

PS:

OEM parts "?
you need , drawings.
electrical and mechanical.

ill make up kit and send it.

keyless entry, elect. windows, etc.

door cards are , cardboard door panels. or circuit cards?

[Clemo]

okay, I see your point, not really the answer to my question, lol

Yes the car has been broken into, but what i meant in my pm jtgh was, The soft roof got damaged and I couldn't afford to fix it at the time, so car has been off road for a while. Saved up my pennies and now have a hard roof (yay) Central locking would have an alarm (wont stop some people), but the main point is, that it is annoying having cars in our household with remote central locking and then you get to the vitara and have to stick a key in every blummin door.

I just want to mod the Vitara to be a little more modern and convienient. I;ve bought door cards from a 1996 model and am also fitting electric windows. central locking is usually a doddle but i've never done it on an older car, usually modern cars where i've bought the base model and put all the toys on myself (works out tonnes cheaper). Just wanted to know of others experience

[jtgh]

you just need the correct harness, and parts.
baring that , a very accurate schematic.

if you need the full data on 96 , electricals we have it.
Ack's FAQ: Your 4X4 Portal To All Things Suzuki/Geo
here is the full book but the pages you need are in the missing chapter 8 book 2.

how ever I have the full schematics for 96.

here is windows.
more a next post

[jtgh]

what do you have 96 kick
where do you want to go ....?
Centeral contols , to what degree, and scope.

doors locks
windows
remote start
?

what parts are you going to use
all oem?
all after market
or a mix if yes, explain

that will produce the best answer.? or?

[jtgh]

here is oEM


this shows the factory setup

if you need mech. door blow up drawings ,etc, or parts lay out
hollar.

its in the fsm too.

as is all.

[Clemo]

Cheers, that will help a lot. I'm gonna go aftermarket. cheaper, and i've done it before with astra's and various Fords. was just browsing for peoples opinions, and initially wasn't sure how i'd fit em, cuz the door cards on pre 96 models are flat.

[DeckerZ]

I'm interested to know, if as a non car person, could I fit a central locking kit to my 1998 Vitara JX 4U. I don't really know much about car electrics, but I am fed up having to unlock the car with a key every time it rains (which is a lot in Ireland). I seen a universal kit on ebay, and wondered if it would be wise for me to have a go, or should I leave it into a garage to have it fitted.

I looked at the diagrams above, and they look strange to me. Don't think I would know where to start, but id easy enough I would give it a go.

If I did leave it into a garage, what type of money would you expect to pay for such a job?

Any help would be really appreciated.

[randy h]

I just purchased the following items from electric-life.com :

LK01-10-122 - MES 2 DOOR POWER DOOR LOCK KIT - Electric Life - LK01-10-122 - MES 2 DOOR POWER DOOR LOCK KIT

SZ02-K FRONT 2-DOOR POWER WINDOW KIT - Electric Life - SZ02-K FRONT 2-DOOR POWER WINDOW KIT

4990-10-421 JOKER UNIVERSAL 2 DOOR BMW STYLE ILLUMINATED ROCKER 3 SWITCH KIT - Electric Life - 4990-10-421 JOKER UNIVERSAL 2 DOOR BMW STYLE ILLUMINATED ROCKER 3 SWITCH KIT

2 of 5050-10-099 RUBBER DOOR LOOM - Electric Life - 5050-10-099 RUBBER DOOR LOOM

These will be going into a 95 USA Fed, 1.6 L 16vlv MPI, Geo Tracker, 2 Door Soft Top, 5spd Manual, 4WD, MNL Hub vehicle.

The Window regulators are a direct bolt in for my Tracker. The Door Lock kit is a universal type so there will be major kludging there. The switch mounting I anticipate to be a major drag. I like the style of the switch holders, but I doubt they will be easily attached to the inner door panel in a strong manner. I will just have to see what I can come up with. I have a remote start viper alarm system (with microwave field for soft top), that i plan to incorporate the windows and locks into the spare channels of the alarm transmitter.

Since I know that Power windows were an option for my car, I tried for along time to find used salvage parts to make the change, but I finally gave up and ordered these earlier today. The power-locks I am sure could have been scrounged from other vehicle types but I figured since I was ordering the window kits I would be lazy and get the lock kits too.

I am attaching the pdf instructions for the powerlock kit, I called and asked for these prior to ordering.

I plan to document and take pictures when I work the project. I 'll start a new thread when I do.

randy

[jtgh]

anything is ,
time and money , are limitless.