Pls Help: Installing power locks

[Laserbeak43]

Hello,I've just ordered these power locks from slickcar.com. There's a link that tells you how to do it here. In the manual, it says:"You can mount the module in one of 2 fashions. You can use tie straps and mount the module to a stiff wiring harness under the dash or tie strap it to a dash support brace. Make sure the connection is secure and tight. Our mounting recommendation is attaching to the either the firewall or kick panel area using the screw provided. "Where do i find the firewall and kick panel? I've been googling for images, but i can't seem to find any.Thanks,Laser

[audiovibe]

The firewall is the area directly down from the base of the windshield and goes vertically until it gets to the floor behind the dash. The kick panel is directly to the left of your left shoe when sitting in the drivers seat or directly to the right of your right shoe if in the passenger seat.

[joatmon]

Your 2006 Vibe has cable style locks, and the Specs & Features tab for the kit you posted a link for says "Will not work on cable style door locks" You may need to buy four of these cable door lock adapters

[Laserbeak43]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.I used their filter app and assumed that since it was listed under pontiac vibe that i could use it. WEAK!!!!How can you tell that my car has cable style locks though?So i guess i'd better buy the adapter.-edit-just pulled the panel and see that it's cable style.Thanks

[joatmon]

Quote, originally posted by Laserbeak43 »How can you tell that my car has cable style locks though?So i guess i'd better buy the adapter.It's come up before. Adding aftermarket power locks/keyless entry has been one of the things I've seriously thought about doing to the car but just never bothered with. The adapters work by cutting away a portion of the sleeve that the cable runs through, anchoring both ends of the cut sleeve, and then hooking up a clamp to the inner cable. The aftermarket lock solenoids then connect to that clamp, and push/pull the cable . You'll need one adapter for each door.

[SlammedNiss]

And to answer your original question, I would just zip tie the module to a wiring harness under the dash.

[Laserbeak43]

Quote, originally posted by SlammedNiss »And to answer your original question, I would just zip tie the module to a wiring harness under the dash. I knew those zip-ties would come in handy!!speaking of locks, this looks a lot cheaper than what i was going to get,what do you think?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...7ce30

[Laserbeak43]

so in a bit of haste, I've ended up getting this:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...witem=I hope it isn't crap. The seller, who seems fairly nice, also gave me this:http://tintnelectronics.com/manuals/cablelocks.pdfhe says this might work without cable adapters. So i'll probably end up installing my alarm in front of auto-zone, just in case i need to buy the adapters(if they even have them)

[Laserbeak43]

it's here!! can't wait to install it!! i'm gonna have to wake up at the (removed)-crack of dawn in order to get it installed - in front of autozone!