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Old May 10, 2001 | 07:03 AM
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What do I need to add power locks?

I want to add power locks to my camaro while I've got the doo panels off. What exactly do I need to do this, and is it hard?
I know I'll need the motors and switches, but what else? Are there more rods? Relays?
Thanks in advance for the help.

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Old May 10, 2001 | 11:52 AM
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Solenoids...switches...wiring...and the bars that connect the solenoids to the lock switchs should be the whole bag...
Sounds like you've got the idea.

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235/60-16 Pirelli P600 w/a curb check or 3 also on Firebird rim(1-drivers rear),
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Old May 10, 2001 | 12:30 PM
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Are there any relays?
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Old May 11, 2001 | 06:18 PM
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...patience
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Old May 12, 2001 | 10:08 AM
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Car: 2001 Camaro Z28/1995 Camaro Z28
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good point.
you can do it without them, but since you brought it up, yes...use a relay.
if you don't, you risk the possibility of 'welding' the contacts together for your switch because of the amount of current drawn.
obviously, the relay will reduce the current directly through the switch and easily be capable of conducting the proper flow of electrons to the solenoids.

Sorry I didn't think of that.

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BEAT DOWN HARD 88' Camaro Sport Coupe,
1978 Caprice Classic 305 motor havin'(WITH NO COMPUTER),Torker II intake, Edelbrock 1406,600cfm w/vacuum secondaries,Accel HEI Supercoil/Cap/Rotor Sparkin',84' POS 700R4 Tranny usin', 84' Z-28 Nose clip wearin',
84' Z-28 Hood covered,
AND THE TIRES:
245/60-16 Firehawk SS20 on Firbird rim(1-passenger rear),
235/55-15 BF Goodrich's on CompTA's on Z28 rims(2-on front),
235/60-16 Pirelli P600 w/a curb check or 3 also on Firebird rim(1-drivers rear),
REAR HATCH MASTER OF ALL!!!

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