Adding Power Windows & Door Locks

[ALIKA T3]

I'm doing the same thing on an 85, but the Spal motor and cables will be behind the panel to not have a hump.

I looked at a factory power lock and window door, they have a hole and a large boot that goes from the van to the door. The hole is cut in the air channel, but you cannot cut one where it actually is. It is cut from factory before panel assembly of the door.

The best way is to cut a hole through both sides of the air channel (first one to access the back side, then a second hole) if you want to have wires routed the same way as factory
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[ledogboy]

Hey all-

I just started working on installing my MES locks and Spal power windows this evening. On my '86, there is a channel in the door that is preventing me from getting the actuator wires to where I want them. The speaker wires actually poke through a grommet and then are sandwiched between the sheet metal and the door card like this:

Which seems different than the later model westy pictures earlier in this thread:

Any thoughts on the best way to route all of this wire? The channel seems to prevent me from either getting up to the actuator, or down to where the Spal will go. So far my best thought is to install a grommet in a hole in the sheet metal and sandwich the wires ala the speaker wire- but the five wire actuator bundle is a hell of a lot bulkier. Here is a pic of the hole I'm thinking of using (was covered by tape at the factory, from the look of it):

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Ryan
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[wewantphil]

I somewhat started my spal windows project today after installing remote keyless lock actuators earlier. I plan to use both of the taller spacers to recess the crank about 3/4" into the door in hopes that the whole works will fit behind the panel. we'll see how that goes. not sure about motor placement yet but might just go with what was pictured in this thread. what's wrong with that location? (beside taking up space where you could put a larger speaker)

[ALIKA T3]

[Zeitgeist 13]

I believe the SPAL units use the stock manual winders, and the crank post definitely sticks out proud of the panel.
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[wewantphil]

question to folks who have installed the SPAL kit. Looks like the cover for the manual crank in your door panel is pretty close to flush. Seeing as I am replacing the door panels with new ones that don't yet have a cut out for the crank, do you think it's close enough to either not have to cut a hole and then cover it, or perhaps shave the height of the crank gear down slightly and eliminate the need to cut a hole then cover it? I'm sure I will have my answer once I'm way deep into this project, but just thought I'd ask in case someone can remember how their install went.

[luVWagn]

[JPrato]

[singler3360]

Bump.

Has anyone installed the A1 MES power lock to the rear hatch in a van that did not come with it? What additional parts were needed? Pics?

Thanks.

[shadetreetim]

My factory central locking is missing a lot of parts. I plan on getting the A-1 kit w/remote.
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[whynotvw]

I would use the factory used contacts for the slider. I bought the A-1 contact for the slider and noticed those will not work as well as the factory ones.

Here are couple of the pictures to mount the actuators for the doors and for the slider.

You must drill this hole for the linkage and use the rivets like the factory to mount the actuator.

For the slider, best to weld a little piece and drill a hole for the linkage.

picture of the slider, make the linkage paralllel as possible so you dont have problems down the line. I used two bars $5 and riveted them in and used it for acutator.

[singler3360]

JPrato,
What did you use to back the A1 contact plate? How's it holding up? Your install looks good.

As mentioned in the other thread, I ended up sourcing a set of stock contact plates at added expense. Future installers would benefit from your experience with the A1 plates.

[JPrato]

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[MsTaboo]

Excellent, thanks guys.
On further reflection I think I'll do without the rear hatch also.
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[shadetreetim]

[singler3360]

[luVWagn]

[whynotvw]

[MsTaboo]

Thanks guys. But, I'm only interested in power locks. I actually like manual windows

Do these after market door locks work with the slider and rear latch?
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