Posted: Sep 29 2008 at 3:31pm | IP Logged

Is there a recommended way to change from manual door locks and windows to Power ones? I've seen the "universal kits" but I dont want it to look cheap or have it not match the rest of the interior. Has anyone done this before. I also thought about just finding doors off of another fronty that already have them and just switching them out with mine. Let me know if you have any suggestions please.

Thanks

Posted: Sep 29 2008 at 4:41pm | IP Logged

Well I believe Nissan went away from their Universal harness a long time ago.  This was when they would wire a car for everything, but only install certain features.  So manual windows would still have the harness there for power windows.  These days they try to save money so they've gone to model specific wiring instead of a all encompassing one.  (it's cheaper to make a specific  harness and save on cooper than to have one with extra.)

I would suggest finding doors that already have all the components, window regulator, lock solenoids and such and either transfering the guts, or just changine out the door.  This will also give you the trim pieces need for switches.  You will have to wire the power stuff in, as well as try and find the control module.

Another option for a control module is an aftermarket alarm system.  These usually tie in right beside your stock system, but you can use it in place of. 

This is by no means an easy undertaking, but not impossible.