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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

Can I put an automatic unlock (remote) in my 84 trans am? It has a key unlock originally but I'd like to switch it out.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

Is that a no?
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

Originally Posted by dmbfan
Can I put an automatic unlock (remote) in my 84 trans am? It has a key unlock originally but I'd like to switch it out.
Would just have to buy one of the many aftermarket central locking kits and install it
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

Some sites just say to change locks you have to have an automatic one originally? I wasn't sure
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

If you are talking about door locks, if you have electric locks it's easy. If not, there are aftermarket kits available as well as the possibility of grabbing electric lock solenoids/mechanics from a JY 3rd gen that has them.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

the door lock itself is not what controls power locks, its the actuator. if your vehicle did not come with power locks to begin with, you'll have to install the wiring and actuators to make them powered. I have manual locks myself and looked to convert myself. thirdgen ranch has a pretty good conversion package with all the factory parts you should need
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Re: automatic unlock unlock in an 84 trans am

just get a clifford alarm or viper or whatever with auto door lock control on board and youl be protected from car snatchers and have what you are loking for i prefer clifford alarms if you decide to go in that directon
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