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?

 

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>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?

Why didn't you purchase a model with these controls in the first place?
Wouldn't it have been less hassle?

Brian

 

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>>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?
>
> Why didn't you purchase a model with these controls in the first place?
> Wouldn't it have been less hassle?
>
> 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.

 

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> 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.

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

 

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>> 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.
>
> 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
>

I have the car.

 

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> I have the car.

I see. Good luck with your upgrades.

Brian

 

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>> I have the car.
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> I see. Good luck with your upgrades.
>
> Brian

Thanks for the advice...?

 

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> Thanks for the advice...?

You're welcome {;^)

 

Now does anyone have any answers to my questions?

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>> Thanks for the advice...?
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> You're welcome {;^)
>

 

Guest wrote:
> 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?

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> Guest wrote:
>> 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.

 

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 05:30:23 GMT, Guest <n0gar@hotmail.com> sayeth:

>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.

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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.

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>
>>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.
>
> --
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> furrier@iglou.com

 

In article <aU8Fe.242$dV2.226@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com>,
"Guest" <n0gar@hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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.

 

Guest wrote:
> 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.

 

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> Guest wrote:
>> 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.

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?