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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: MaxHedrm on January 28, 2008, 08:02:12 pm

Title: Locks & Alarm?
Post by: MaxHedrm on January 28, 2008, 08:02:12 pm

I was thinking that it might be good to add power locks & an alarm to my MK1 Jetta. Not to protect the car so much as to protect the contents. Occasionally I have a spare laptop with me, usually in the trunk, but sometimes in the car.

I'm thinking getting some of those antitheft plates for the door handle will be a start. But Loud sirens & blinking LEDs might help too. Any recommendations for brands, etc?

Title: Locks & Alarm?
Post by: somolovitch3 on March 07, 2008, 07:37:54 am

Did you try e-bay store CarAlarmsEct? or PartsExpress.com?

Both have a large selection and have bits and pieces that they will sell sepperate.

IIRC Timbo'sTeckNotes  on vintagewatercooleds.com has a section on door lock actvator install. Uses a VW part that has two holes in it for the lock rod, instead of just one....part numbers #0357-837-083 and #0357-0837-084. These replace the levers that are in you lock now. One is left and one is for the right side.  This is for a Scirocco, should work for any VW.

Title: Locks & Alarm?
Post by: MaxHedrm on March 11, 2008, 01:03:54 am

Haven't done anything yet, as the car is awaiting other repairs, but that info will be handy. Thanks!