Re: door locks/zillas/solenoids

[srubano@xxxx]

I would purchase both lock solenoids if you are going to get the 
LockZilla. There is a "kit" price for all three parts (2 solenoids, 1 
Lockzilla) and will be cheaper then buying it all seperatley. It 
would be easier to install the LocZilla with the OEM harness, but you 
will have to send them your old lock Module with the harness so that 
they can "transplant" the harness to the LockZilla. Of course if your 
harness is melted or in poor condition then I would suggest to just 
cut the connector off the main harness that is in the car and 
purchase the LockZilla as is, It will come with crimp on BUTT 
connectors to crimp to the main lock module harness that is in the 
car.

As for the core charge, what they are doing is rebuilding the lock 
solenoids. They need your old ones to rebuild them and put them back 
into their inventory. What they will do is send you the new (reuilt) 
solenoids and charge you the core charge. When you send back your old 
broken ones they will refund you the FULL core charge. This is the 
same practice as any other autostore when you go and purchase an 
alternator or starter. If you don't wnat the hassle of being charge 
for the core and then getting it refunded, ask the vendor if you can 
send your old ones back first and upon recieving them if they can 
send you the new ones and only charge you for the new solenoids.

So in conclusion: If you want the OEM connector harness on the 
LockZilla and you don't want to be charged for the Core, send all 
three old parts to the vendor and then have them send you the 
LockZilla with the OEM harness installed and the new solenoids.

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> ><SNIP> 
> my question is this: i am about to order lockzilla. i should 
probably order 
> at least one new lock solenoid at the same time, correct? would it 
be wise 
> to replace the passenger side one at the same time? i have no 
problems right 
> now with it, but i'm sure it will eventually go out. also, some of 
the DMC 
> websites talk about a 'core charge' if you buy new solenoids. can 
someone 
> explain what this means to me? and should i pay the extra money to 
get the 
> original harnesses included when i buy new solenoids?
> 
> thanks for the tips!
> Andy
> 
> Soma576@xxxx
> 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
> Fargo, ND 58102
> 
> 
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