American parts please--what remote entry set up did you use with your shoebox ford? * Did you do mechanical cable as back up to this ? What did you use & where did you install cable? * How is done with orig door latches etc ---What are done with them -used replaced with ??? Also --If you have any pics,lets see them (Thanks chopped51--- i a made the correction you suggested in my post wording)
I think you mean remote entry? Door poppers are a spring loaded pin to push the door open once you unlatch it.
Absolutely do not go with autoloc! Whilst I have no problem with my remote the solenoids are shit of the worst quality. If I was doing mine again (not a shoebox mind you) I think I would go with a system from Electric-life. I replaced my crappy autolock solenoids with some from these guys and they have given me no problems. Quality seems very good. Good luck Paul
^^^ thats weird! my solenoids from autoloc were ok, but the remote, brain, relays and stuff was total junk! But this should tell us, that uyou have 50/50 chance that one of the 2 parts are crap, or better even, both! ahaha
Get rid of the stock latches and install bear claw latches. Autoloc has good solenoids for your stock latches or aftermarket ones.
Installing the bear claw latches is a great idea, it's exactly what I did. However the Autoloc solenoids still crapped out on me several times, but at the time they were the only ones available over here in England. I learned my lesson and bought in the electric-life ones from the states. I don't mean any disrespect, but put in a search for Autoloc (or the whole Hoffman group) on here and see what comes up. It isn't pretty. Paul
As I sell some bear claw latches, I have some advice. Buy the ones I sell which are made in USA, very high quality and you will not have any problems. I have sold hundreds of them to people on HAMB from all over the world. Even as replacements for shitty Autoloc made in China versions. My prices are even better than the offshore ones, how can you go wrong? On the latches i sell, the release force is very low, so you do not need large high power solenoids. 10 lbs is more than enough, or use the actuators that are common for door locks. I do not have any remote entry shaved door kits at this time, although I have been looking for a high quality kit that I could supply. Many people shave the outer door handle, or you can leave the handle in place - it just does not connect to anything. The stock inside handle can be adapted to open the bear claw latch with a rod or cable. Many people add an extra cable like a bicycle cable for emergency entry, you will have to figure out where it could exit the door and be accessible, such as inside the engine compartment (assuming you can get engine access from outside the car) or under the rocker panel or fender. Alternatively, you can run a separate power wire to the solenoid/actuator through a manual switch as an emergency entry. This of course requires the battery has charge or you can at least jump it. To be extra sure you are not fully locked out such as a failed solenoid, it is good to have emergency access on both doors. I prefer the extra wire as it is easier to run and configure. The latches I sell have spring loaded catch arms and will help push the door open when released. So you do not need a separate door popper. The latch provides this function.