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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 07:05 AM
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Is it possible to convert power windows and locks to just manual Windows and locks? I prefer the manual, less electronic stuff to deal with, I've come to terms that finding the right jeep with everything I want considering it will be a used 2012 isn't possible so is it possible to do this conversion? I figure it's easier to do that than it would be to put all the connectivity buttons on the steering wheel, I know I'm ocd about it...
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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There's a set of doors local to me with manual everything for $300. You'll be looking at roughly $100 for a steering wheel without the buttons and also another $50 or so for the window delete panel in the dash.

Only cost I've not accounted for here is the power to manual harness conversion.
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
There's a set of doors local to me with manual everything for $300. You'll be looking at roughly $100 for a steering wheel without the buttons and also another $50 or so for the window delete panel in the dash.

Only cost I've not accounted for here is the power to manual harness conversion.
What's local to you? Is it two or four (assuming two but thought I'd ask)
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Correct, 2dr and it's in northern VA so roughly 3-4 hours north.

2007 Jeep Wrangler Full Doors

If you're interested and set up the deal, I'll pick them up and bring them down to my location.
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
Correct, 2dr and it's in northern VA so roughly 3-4 hours north.

2007 Jeep Wrangler Full Doors

If you're interested and set up the deal, I'll pick them up and bring them down to my location.
Thanks for the offer. I was hoping you'd say they were 4 doors... dang it.
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 03:12 AM
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Seems like a lot of work and money to downgrade. Buy replacement doors and then plan to re-paint as well. There's some videos on Youtube of people converting to power locks, maybe if you watch the videos backwards it will get you to where you want to go.

I would start by posting in the classified sections, seeking a door trade. I'm sure someone with manual doors wouldn't mind adding power windows and locks in an exchange.
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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I just don't want power windows and locks, just another electronic that I can do without, but I would like to have all the buttons on the steering wheel, so is it possible to get the buttons put on from a dealer?
I'm having a hard time finding the right used jeep,
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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Maybe I am just being too picky, I don't know, this is exactly what I want
2012 gecko pearl sport 2dr manual Windows and locks, automatic. Under 50k miles... With the ability to have the Bluetooth and the audio controls on the steering wheel... Maybe it's because I had one exactly like this? Therefore I'm not willing to compromise because I want one just like this... There are a few very nice 13's that are relatively close to what I want... But they are 13's not 12's... Most of them even have fewer miles too. Maybe I'm just being ridiculous.... In another post I mentioned that my old one is for sale, but it's not worth buying.... Unfortunately..
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Alsadi94
Maybe I am just being too picky, I don't know, this is exactly what I want
2012 gecko pearl sport 2dr manual Windows and locks, automatic. Under 50k miles... With the ability to have the Bluetooth and the audio controls on the steering wheel... Maybe it's because I had one exactly like this? Therefore I'm not willing to compromise because I want one just like this... There are a few very nice 13's that are relatively close to what I want... But they are 13's not 12's... Most of them even have fewer miles too. Maybe I'm just being ridiculous.... In another post I mentioned that my old one is for sale, but it's not worth buying.... Unfortunately..
Nah... I with ya on that thought process. I like the steering wheel controls I have. I could do without the power doors. I've been on the search for half doors for several months, but not many folks want to trade their half doors for power doors (they want to trade for manual doors).
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Manual doors seem to be less heavy since there shouldn't be a window motor and if the window motor goes out that would seem to be more expensive to replace vs the manual components... I just want as few electronics as possible.. Might as well buy something carbureted... I literally want out of my truck so bad I can't stand it. It's got an electronic transmission, with a dial for the gear selector, touch screen radio that works but sometimes it's technical, and then my cruise doesn't work half the time and I need to have cruise since being tall doesn't work well for me. And I have an oil compression sensor going out.. I have had more problems with my truck than I did my jeep. The only serious issues I had with my jeep was when I cracked the cylinder head. And all the other little things the dealer fixed which I had no complaints about anyways. So it wasn't a big deal to me I loved that damn thing... And was some how talked into trading it in.
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