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Car Forum / Honda Cars / July 20052005 Accord DX(VP) Power locks?
I want to know if I can install power door locks on a 2005 Accord DX(VP)? The dealer 1st said that it was not wired, then he called his 'repair buddy' who said "there has not been a car yet that I could not put it on." I wonder. The deal has already been dealt and I got the VP in order to add additional parts later on. What about cruise control and auto side view mirrors for the DX? >I want to know if I can install power door locks on a 2005 Accord DX(VP)? >The dealer 1st said that it was not >wired, then he called his 'repair [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >What about cruise control and auto side view mirrors for the DX? Why didn't you purchase a model with these controls in the first place? Wouldn't it have been less hassle? Brian  Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com > >>I want to know if I can install power door locks on a 2005 Accord DX(VP)? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Brian Maybe, but it was $3,000 more! Most of the features for the extra $3,000 was not worth it to me. The engine and everything is the same. The only difference is cruise control(I like, but can do without), power door locks, and a few other non-essential features. I have upgraded from a Civic that had power door locks and no power windows. I prefer the power door locks over power windows. Right now, it's so hot that using power windows is not an option. So does anyone have an idea? A guide or something? I plan on getting an alarm/power door lock/alert on keychain device type of system. Also, is there a way to put in cruise control or is it wired for it already? If no for CC, it is ok. If I can get it I will take it. Today I was wondering if I should have gone for the LX over the VP. It is too late now. > Maybe, but it was $3,000 more! Most of the features for the extra $3,000 > was not worth it to me. The engine and everything is the same. The only [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > door locks over power windows. Right now, it's so hot that using power > windows is not an option. Okay, thanks for giving me that insight. In my opinion it would have made life easier (even though the next model up was $3000.00) to go to the next level. When you count in the cost for the options you're going to purchase and the time it takes to have them installed, it's going to look pretty close to the difference in price. Not to mention the non Honda items are going to stand out as such hen looking at them (my opinion again <g>). > So does anyone have an idea? A guide or something? I plan on getting an > alarm/power door lock/alert on keychain device type of system. Also, is > there a way to put in cruise control or is it wired for it already? If no > for CC, it is ok. If I can get it I will take it. Today I was wondering > if I should have gone for the LX over the VP. It is too late now. When you say it's too late now, have you taken delivery of the car? Or is it just ordered? If it is just ordered, I'm sure the dealer would gladly cancel the order and sell you the next model up (it's more money in his pocket). Brian Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com > >> Maybe, but it was $3,000 more! Most of the features for the extra $3,000 [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Brian I have the car. > I have the car. I see. Good luck with your upgrades. Brian Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com > >> I have the car. > > I see. Good luck with your upgrades. > > Brian Thanks for the advice...? > Thanks for the advice...? You're welcome {;^) Now does anyone have any answers to my questions? Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com > >> Thanks for the advice...? > > You're welcome {;^) > Now does anyone have any answers to my questions? i wouldnt count on any wiring being there. the stripped down model likely uses a smaller, cheaper wiring harness because there is no navigation or advanced electronics involved. only 4 ways to tell... take the door liner off and look ask a honda tech who has worked on the stripped accord get the helm manual check an online parts catalog, like the one at majestic honda. Thanks. That at least can get me started. If the wiring is not there then what can I do? Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com >> Now does anyone have any answers to my questions? >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > get the helm manual > check an online parts catalog, like the one at majestic honda. >Thanks. That at least can get me started. If the wiring is not there then >what can I do? Take the $3000.00 you saved and start wiring it? Hey, after thinking about it, you could have saved yourself an additional $15,000.00 extra and built the car yourself. SignatureChris B. furrier@iglou.com Thanks for your advice. If Honda was and other car makers would keep standard features and options across the board, I would not have such a problem. The Mazda had everything, but the interior looked a little cheap and the design, while great last year, I expected a pick up this year. All I need are power door locks. Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com > >>Thanks. That at least can get me started. If the wiring is not there [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Hey, after thinking about it, you could have saved yourself an > additional $15,000.00 extra and built the car yourself. > Thanks for your advice. If Honda was and other car makers would keep > standard features and options across the board, I would not have such a > problem. The Mazda had everything, The Accord LX had everything. > Thanks. That at least can get me started. If the wiring is not there then > what can I do? you wanna go aftermarket, or OEM? aftermarket kits will come with all wiring, but OEM youll likely have to piece together and do all your homework. id probably go with aftermarket, but use OEM switches in the correct place. Signaturewww.unclet.netfirms.com >> Thanks. That at least can get me started. If the wiring is not there >> then what can I do? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > homework. id probably go with aftermarket, but use OEM switches in the > correct place. How do I go about doing the OEM or even aftermarket but with the button on the door? Where can I get that button? Can I use it with an aftermarket system? |
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