what all is involved with converting a 96up hatch to have power windows and door locks...

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I would assume you would have to take an EX door pannel and just swap it in. THe process involved in this I do not know.

 

you can buy kits that give you power windows, then just buy an alarm system and have the installers add the power door locks. I had an estimate of like $300-$400 for a good alarm and power door locks added, just the locks only worked with a remote not a switch inside the car... but thats what i wanted =P

 

i want to know what is involved in switching the door panels so i can have the power buttons as well...

 

Im pretty sure you have to have all the wires/new Rails for the Windows to ride upon and new panels. I have the stuff besides the panels sitting in my room and there are quite a few wires and stuff, Im just waiting on the guy to mail the panels so I can get the stuff put in, but you need all the moldings that come with the panels that have the locks and the buttons and all that great stuff too.

 

I had my glass guy tell me that you can easily be seriusly injured tring to install power windows yourself. He said the spring loaded arm that lowers/raises the windows can take your finger right off if you arent carefull.

 

HAHAHA!!! that's funnie.. only reason he did that was to discourage you from trying and pay him the BIG BUCKS to do it since he's a "P-R-O-F-E-S-S-I-O-N-A-L."
the install isn't too bad. if you want the power locks and windows, here's what you need:

1.) harness from driver side door, through the rubber grommet, under the driver's seat and passenger's seat, up back towards the dash, then through the passenger door grommet and into the door.
2.) if you don't want to install aftermarket door actuators, then get the factory ones attached to the door hinge.
3.) complete rails with motors on them.
4.) ex coupe panels complete with switches and door handle trims.
5.) optional = since you have the complete harness for this, the wires for power mirrors are already there.
6.) LOTS OF PATIENCE!!!! have fun... :thumbup: