Guys, I love my new 05 1500 RAM ST 3.7 AT, but now I'm paying for trying to save a couple bucks..... My truck does not come with power locks, and I did not ask for it.... However, I have a commute buddy, and it turns out I can't open the passenger door from the driver seat, and I'm 6'4" - unless I unbuckle and lean over... what a great big truck!!!

Are there any reliable aftermarket power locks/remote keyless entry systems for the 1500 RAM, and if yes, are they easy to install?

Thanks, Tommy

PS: Don't complain about the gas prices... Be glad u don't live in Europe.. no way u could afford to drive a RAM over there.

 

Found this on eBay - any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

 

Any of the reputable car audio/security centers can set you up with an alarm and keyless entry for about $300-$400 on average. I'm 6'3" so I know what its like to have to stretch for the handle lol. Good luck.

 

Hearing you two talk about it makes me glad mine came with the power locks.

 

Ok I have personally done this conversion in my '04 4.7L ST. Easy as pie. Get yourself a set of 2-wire actuators off ebay (pay for the good ones) and then get a crimestopper keyless entry system. Mine is the 865RKEII. Wiring is pretty straight forward except that you will have to switch the system to a negative output for the lights flash and resist it down 1.2K ohms. The only other thing to look out for is the Ignition controlled locks. DO NOT USE THIS FEATURE!!!!! The Dodge Ram allows the operator/passenger to open the door from the inside even when locked so if you or your buddy open the door before you turn the ignition off the system will send the unluck pulse to a door that is already in the unlock position and it will burn the motor in the actuator. Those of you that have factory power locks will notice that the doors do not unlock on ignition off but do lock on ignition on and like 5mph speed. Unfortunately there is no way to set the Crimestopper system to lock on ignition but not unlock.

 

How hard is it to take off the door panels? Thx, Tommy

 

very easy, philips screwdriver and i think the 8 spoke screwdriver (whatever you call that) for the door handles...then just pull up a little bit and it pops right off.after that just unplug a few wires

 

autoloc.com

 

Are all the wires in the door already? Was also wondering why autoloc charges $125, when I found almos the same kit new for 34 on ebay - scam or bad quality?

thanks, Tommy

 

You might give hime a spare key.