Power Door Locks

[GTV6PASSION]

Has anyone added power door lock actuators to their GTV6. I purchased a set and will be installing them but was wondering has anyone any experience in adding this feature?

[ALFA GTV24]

Still haven't found the right GTV6 for me .Yet one thing I didn't know was you can add power door locks to a car that did not have any. Will they be remote or not?

[GreyGTV6]

Years ago I saw an aftermarket kit in an autoparts store. Did not inspect it closely, but I can't see any reason why a solenoid, or similar, can't be remotely operated to lift or lower the locking link. Also seen aftermarket power windows that I would like to fit to power my rear windows. I'm sure it could be done.

[GTV6PASSION]

Here is what I am installing. There is an actuator that attaches to the existing rod that goes up and down. There is a remote module and now I push a button and the doors open.
Here is what they say :

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[GVVGTV6]

Yes - I did this on my v-6 and have had them on it for something like 16 years - at that time I worked for an Alarm company so it was no cost. The company I worked for no longer exists but the door lock actuators were sourced from a different company anyway.

You'll have to give me some time to get a door panel off and take a photo - it was a resonably simple thing to do but thinking it out ahead of time took more time than doing it ... if you know what I mean.

The only bummer I have is that my orginal alarm hasn't been working for the past year, and I haven't figured out why - plan to take a serious look at it when I pull the interior this summer.

Oh, Yes they are remote operated. You just need to make sure you get an alarm that has the option of adding a Power Door Lock Interface to trigger the power door locks.

cheers!

GV

[GTV6PASSION]

GV Thanks I sourced the kit from AUTOLOC a German company and the video on there site was very clear. It seems to be very easy and not that expensive. It comes with the remote interface and 2 remotes. I can always add an alarm. I think all GTV6 owners should do this.

[GVVGTV6]

Yeah, I've kind of taken it for granted all these years I remember mounting the actuator inside the door and mounted with a couple of screws to the inner door panel - just can't remember if it was mounted vertical or horizontal.

GV

[AlfaNewB]

a company called Directed sells a key chain remote with actuators, you can get them at any stereo shop, and its CHEAP!!, very easy to install

[GreyGTV6]

Just be aware of how easy someone can break into your car with the remotes. The signal can be trapped when you activate your lock, and then used to unlock your car. It happened to me on a busy Vancouver street with my Chrysler. I left the car for 10 minutes, and when I test drove an Alfa Spider found my doors were left open. I don't mean unlocked, I mean wide open. The Alfa key is very secure.

[AlfaNewB]

you can buy a real alarm system with untracable remot codes and buy actuators, the actuators cost 15 bucks each, wholsale cost is 5 bucks eahc

[GVVGTV6]

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Originally Posted by AlfaNewB you can buy a real alarm system with untracable remot codes and buy actuators, the actuators cost 15 bucks each, wholsale cost is 5 bucks eahc

[GVVGTV6]

Was taking my drivers door off to get some cracks at the base of the window frame taken care of and remembered this thread. Here's a photo of how the door lock actuators are mounted in my car. Two screws hold it in place and it's mounted virtical - the rod from the actuator connects up above to the door lock button rod. You can see the actuator in the photo with a reflection of it in the door glass.

GV

[AlfaNewB]

is the rod attached to the latch itself or the lock rod that sticked out of the door panel?

[GVVGTV6]

Just to the lock push rod - it's pretty simple - it was just figuring out where to place it.

GV

[AlfaNewB]

you seem to have found a very good place, ive seen doors getting cut up for a simple actuator install.