Hi all I have a 2012 Jeep Patriot sport currently have the manual windows and locks. I want to try and change it out to electric windows and locks, question is, is this possible and does anyone have any insight into this?
Electric windows/locks
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Hi all I have a 2012 Jeep Patriot sport currently have the manual windows and locks. I want to try and change it out to electric windows and locks, question is, is this possible and does anyone have any insight into this?
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Is it possible to replace the door itself with electric windows/locks door and work like that?
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I think it's possible, but you'd need the whole interior door panels for all 4 doors and the electric motors, etc. to make it work. The plugs behind the dashboard are probably already there.
But realistically it probably would have been alot cheaper and easier to just buy a Patriot with electric windows if you wanted them that bad. There's probably alot more out there. And I've never had a problem with my crank windows in mine. It's alot simpler, and one less thing to potentially go wrong. Don't even need to worry about turning a key to open/close my windows either.
But realistically it probably would have been alot cheaper and easier to just buy a Patriot with electric windows if you wanted them that bad. There's probably alot more out there. And I've never had a problem with my crank windows in mine. It's alot simpler, and one less thing to potentially go wrong. Don't even need to worry about turning a key to open/close my windows either.
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I’m more worried about the locks, I really want the electric locks to make it easier to unlock the doors for passengers and I don’t have to reach around to unlock the back doors
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Haha, can kinda understand the frustration, but I never really had a problem with it. Slightly annoying at times, but(as much as I don't like Fords) it's a bit of a throwback to a mid-90s F-250 single cab that my dad had when I was little, which had manual windows and locks. Plus, yet another thing that I don't have to worry about circuit boards with.
But, I admit I can understand the convenience for those who can't move all over the place as easily, or have families or other passengers alot, or just need the ease of a button for whatever reason when getting groceries every week. If nothing else, perhaps there's an aftermarket electric lock system out there.
But, I admit I can understand the convenience for those who can't move all over the place as easily, or have families or other passengers alot, or just need the ease of a button for whatever reason when getting groceries every week. If nothing else, perhaps there's an aftermarket electric lock system out there.
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I bought this couple years ago and bought another actuator for the trunk for like $5.
About $30 in total, case of beer, and a few hours I had power locks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Door-Pow...eyless-Entry-Car-Remote-Control-Conversion-US-/122818725758?hash=item1c9891077e
I bought a universal power window kit and that didn't pan out.
Said it would fit and the motor gears did not fit - if you find one that fits I'd love to convert!
About $30 in total, case of beer, and a few hours I had power locks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Door-Pow...eyless-Entry-Car-Remote-Control-Conversion-US-/122818725758?hash=item1c9891077e
I bought a universal power window kit and that didn't pan out.
Said it would fit and the motor gears did not fit - if you find one that fits I'd love to convert!
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Would it have been a few minutes if alcohol wasn't a factor?About $30 in total, case of beer, and a few hours I had power locks
Couldn't resist.
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That kit works on all patriots? What year do you have? And how durable is this kit?
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In my experience, it all depends whether the beer is an incentive or a reward. Of course, your friends may be different...Would it have been a few minutes if alcohol wasn't a factor?
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