Need suggestions on power door lock conversion kit

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Hi folks,

I just got the 1st honda in my life, a 2011 civic-VP at great price. I am very pleased with the car except the lack of power door upsets me a little bit. I am thinking to use a aftermarket conversion kit. Based on my research, this approach seems less demanding than using OEM replacement?

I have following questions for this conversion,
(1) Which kit I should use?
(2) The power supply to the power lock is already in place even in DX trim, correct?
(3) Any writeup for this conversion?

Thanks.

 

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I would check out autoloc website. They sell a kit for automatic door locks not too expensive.
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/

 

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I didnt figure a 2011 would have manual door locks no matter what trim the car is i mean damn its a 2011.
I havent kept up with the new generation of civics though i stick with the 90's to 2000 i know all the little stuff about them and easy to work on and mod.

 

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I didnt figure a 2011 would have manual door locks no matter what trim the car is i mean damn its a 2011.
I havent kept up with the new generation of civics though i stick with the 90's to 2000 i know all the little stuff about them and easy to work on and mod.

The 8th gen civic seems pretty easy to work. I can reach the oil filter and drain plug without jack this little car.The engine bay is nicely lay out although the accessory belt seems need some twist for replacement.

 

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I didnt figure a 2011 would have manual door locks no matter what trim the car is i mean damn its a 2011.
I havent kept up with the new generation of civics though i stick with the 90's to 2000 i know all the little stuff about them and easy to work on and mod.

right? what 2011 has manual locks. hahaha. sorry, just thought that was funny.
also, i would not go with an aftermarket kit. for the amount of work you are putting into it, i would just get the ome, i know it might be a little bit more work and more expensive, but trust me, honda knows how to do there wiring, they spent millions of dollars to get there locks just right, i think i would spend alittle more time and money to get ome than try to mod it. just my thougths though.

 

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Im sure there easier to do the ruglar stuff on i mean stuff like i can pull the intake mani of a d series and the three 3 series ive done in no time with no instructions. i can pull the heads off the same way id have to relaearn everything on the new ones im sure i will eventually i do alot of mechanic work for cash so whenever somebody around me gets one then ill learn.
^ defintly agree honda knows what there doing oem replacemnt is going to be a much better route.