Aftermarket central locking kit thoughts please.
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Aftermarket central locking kit thoughts please.
I own a 2002 dispatch which is a non central locking model..old fashioned key thingys...I only wish to adapt the front door spinning crappy locks as rear have security locks so thinking of fitting an aftermarket central lock kit,anyone fitted one & whats your thoughts on installation & reliability please.
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Had the same trouble with the locks on my Dispatch , I had a new key cut as there was only one key with the van and that opens all the locks the old one used to struggle with . I did consider having a remote alarm fitted by a company called National Vehicle Security and they would fit cental locking if you had it done as the same time as the alarm for £10/15 per door , the only extra cost would have been the contacts for the sliding doors which are quite expensive . The price for a remote central locking alarm is pretty reasonable for just the front doors
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Thanks for the reply Mark,have tried a new key,removing the locks & soaking overnight in cleaning fluid without success so I guess the tumblers within the barrels are badly worn,I could buy for around £60 two new locks but have very little confidence in the lock durability so think I will try an aftermarket locking kit & see how that goes or failing that ill weld the bloody doors shut & get through the window like the dukes of hazard!!!
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Hi
Many years ago i used an aftermarket remote locking kit, it was easy to fit and worked fine i bought it on ebay it was about £30 i think ! I only used it for the front doors of a car but it wont make a difference to you with a van.
I think its a good idea for your problem, the kits come ready wired, You fit the solonoids and wiring. job done !!!
Many years ago i used an aftermarket remote locking kit, it was easy to fit and worked fine i bought it on ebay it was about £30 i think ! I only used it for the front doors of a car but it wont make a difference to you with a van.
I think its a good idea for your problem, the kits come ready wired, You fit the solonoids and wiring. job done !!!
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