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anyone know if I can buy another Actuator to unlock the lift gate? http://www.a1electric.com/Merc...RF104also has anyone installed this kit in a vibe if so how hard was it.Thanks

You probably need a trunk solenoid to do the lift gate (not the glass), because they tend to be a bit more heavy duty.According to most reports, if your vibe doesn't have the power kit, it's a little tough, because the locks in the vibe use cables instead of metal poles. But I don't know any specifics.

A fellow at A1 Electric suggested I try W15F on the liftgate, but did not know if it would be easy or doable. Below is his e-mail reply to mine. Does the factory installed power door lock also lock the liftgate? Anyone reading this who has a factory power lock package?Same-mail from A1:From your description it sounds like it would be possible to add a W15F to the rear hatch to lock and unlock it. I don't know how easy or difficult this may turn out to be. If there is no knob, you'll have to connect the lock actuator directly to the latch itself. There may be a spot on it to attach a lock actuator or there may not be. Sorry I can't be of much more help.

i have done the hatch on a friends vibe with a normal aftermarket door lock kit( not the lift glass) just locks and unlocks tthe tail gate

the trunk door is not cables it is rods

it sure can be done... i had powerlocks retrofitted to my '04 Base and the installer did the lift gate lock as well (not the glass).

Trying to not high-jack the post, but I do have a question...Just bought my Vibe GT used, and it did not come with any key-fobs. It does have power door locks. Can I just buy a key fob remote and have it re-programmed to work my doors/gate/glass???I noticed that Autozone is now selling remotes. I am also watching eBay for some remotes. BUT before I spend the money, I was asking for some input if this is a simple reprogram deal, or not...ChrisLansing, MI

Hi! Don't know if you still need the information, but anyway, it could be of some use to anybody. I just bought a 2004 Vibe and will install power door locks to all 5 doors (exept the rear window unfortunately...). Here is the parts number I got from the one who's installing the system:TL6204 (4 doors)TL6002 (hatch) can be install on either window or hatch but not bothView this page: http://www.techcast.com.tw/gear.htmlHope to be of some service!

I bought mine without power locks and had them installed through MASS Electronics for a reasonable amount for parts and labour. Though I also had them set the car up with an alarm system on all the doors and the trunk including bump detection. However because I don't usually use the two back passanger doors, I only had the locks installed on the two front. Either way those are on cables I know that much.As for what kit MASS uses? No clue.

Did anyone end up doing the install with the http://www.a1electric.com/Merc...RF104 kit?Thinking of added power locks to my 03 vibe, but I didn't know if it was a huge pita or not...

found this on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...&rd=1for $20.00 couldn't resist.

scherry2...that trunk release looks like a cable. Has it been determined for a fact that the trunk lock uses a cable and not a post?

looking at my vibe parts list it looks like a rod/cable setup. I'll find out when i tear the vibe apart.

princess auto in canada sells a complete kit for $49 cad $10 for the fifth actuator for the hatchi installed a complete set on all five door no probif you want i can tell you a trick to get around the cable door locks has been installed for almost 2 years works flawlessthe kit has central ocking as weltied it into my alarm for full keyless entry

Quote, originally posted by glassman »if you want i can tell you a trick to get around the cable door locks has been installed for almost 2 years works flawlessO.K. whats the trick?

get a piece of solid cable with sheathing around it from the wrecker all cars have it for heater cable or vent cable it is almost a perfect match to the factory cableinstall your aftermarket actuator and quick tie the cable along side the factory cable bend the end of the cable you made the same as the factory cable then hook it in to the hole along side the factory one and it works perfect doesn't change factory operation at all keep your cable as straight as possible.next time i have my door pannel off for something i can snap some pics"don't cut into or splice directly onto the factory cable"