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i have bought a central locking kit for my t3, (non vw) from evilbay
how can/ do i go about putting the sliding door on the system
does anyone out there have pictures or perhaps a pictorial how to on how to go about it
thanks

dink.... Where are you? Fill in your profile so we all know. If you are near me you can have a look at my door locks, and get an idea how they go.

The sliding door locking system uses 3 or 4 sprung contacts on the door post and contacts on the leading edge of the door.
I believe the lock itself is slightly different but you may be able to attach to the locking peg.

I have origional C locking so I'll help if I can.


T

I must admit I always felt that central locking on a T25 was a project worth covering in more detail. If anyone can give a photographic account of doing this I'm sure many members would benefit - including myself.

I used a cheap kit from maplins: had to take a wire to the sliding door post and fit a sprung contactor to the post and plate to the door which I got from an escrot hatchback at a scrappie. Now have CL on driver, passenger and sliding doors. You have to be careful to locate actuators and linkage rods so they clear all other gubbins and you need to use additional coat hanger wire as linkage in the sliding door. The lock mechanism on rear door lock does not lend itself to easy activation by the actuators, this is not insurmountable but requires additional design and fabrication which I haven't got to as yet!

The CL kit I got inlcudes an additional sensor wire so it can be linked to a remotely activated alarm system (also as yet to be fitted!)

Will send some photos if anyone is interested.
Jim

Could you send some photos please Jim d.tucker2@ntlworld.com
Don