Adding cruise, power windows and locks? Anyone done this?

[Billdog350]

This is my first post on the forum, we just picked up a 2003 Vibe yesterday and while we got it for a great deal the downside was no cruise control, power locks or windows. The locks aren't an issue since we can get those installed with an alarm, keyless entry, and remote start for around $600 out the door. However the windows and cruise are more complicated. I'm quite mechanical, I have done camshaft installs, clutches, entire motor swaps, stereo installs, etc. Has anyone looked into adding these things aftermarket or with OEM parts and what is the cost/time involved? I know the 2005+ models just need a cruise stalk to be installed for $125 and the cruise will work...but the old ones need all the servos and such.Same with power windows...are they prewired and just need the motor to be added or is it much more complicated?

[kevera]

This place sells the kits to do this.I have always wanted power locks and maybe this year I might do it.http://www.a1electric.com/catalog/cat_door.htmWe take the cable style lock kits,fyi.This place also sells the power window kits.

[WaveAction]

i'd love to have power windows in my sunfire..but i think i'll just save my money since i havent had them in 4 yrs now..and put it towards a vibe fully loaded

[northvibe]

the cruise I think is easy, its just that cruise stick and you have to install it. but power windows/locks that is a big job. ill look for that cruise, but if you search theres a diy here.

[kevera]

The search feature is something people forget about.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=2565205+ IS EASIEST TO INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL.Now for the power locks and window kits,follow the links I provided in the second post.

[scherry2]

Quote, originally posted by Billdog350 »Same with power windows...are they prewired and just need the motor to be added or is it much more complicated?its a lot more complicated. no its not pre wired and you would need different regulators with motors to run those regulators along with wire harnesses...the stock motor for the door regulator is $270.00+the stock regulator for a power motor is $109.00sorry. be happy with no power windows cause you don't have to worry about them breaking down later on. and you'll always be able to roll the window down in an emergency.

[northvibe]

Quote, originally posted by kevera »The search feature is something people forget about.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=2565205+ IS EASIEST TO INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL.Now for the power locks and window kits,follow the links I provided in the second post.Thats the one I was thinking of! Thanks kevera yup I knew the CC was a easy install, now if only those pics worked

[Billdog350]

Thanks everyone for help, suggestions, and search results.Looks like there is a kit on ebay that does power windows, power locks and remote start for $225...but it looks a little shady, esp the "easy installation" part.There are several other products and vendors I have found in addition to the ones suggested here. Commando (I don't know if they're name brand or not) has a remote start unit for $80 that will interface with their $45 4 door power lock kit. Circuit City wants $500-600 for the parts and install....obviously 80% of the price is the labor. Now I need to figure out if this is something I want to tackle on my own or just pay someone to do.Thanks again for all of the help!