I know that this has been posted and posted on this forum. Unlike the other posts though, I actually think I have it solved this time.
I hope this thread can be the definitive guide on adding power locks and windows to your Mazda3 Base sedan.
I just got a steal of a deal on my 2007 Mazda3 ($12,500 with only 2000 miles on it.) Unfortunately it did not come with power locks/windows. I have planned on adding these features from the beginning. Little did I know it looks like it might be a lot harder than previously imagined.
I have spent the past few weeks pouring over shop manuals, parts catalogs and everything I can get my hands on. My goal is to keep everything OEM. I don't want to hack up my car and kill its resale value.
Here are the main obstacles that to Power Windows and Locks for Base Model 3 i's:
Wiring Harness:
The wiring harness in the biggest problem, the 3 i base model has an alternative door wiring harness to those with actual power windows and locks. obviously, if the wires arent there, you can't use them.
Interior Paneling:
I compared some pictures of the interior of the doors on a normal 3 and then my power crippled 3. Turns out that the black paneling on the inside of the door that is used to mount things such as the power window motor is different on the manual window 3 vs the power window 3.
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Reasons to hope
There are reasons to believe that we can in fact get power windows and locks. For example, If you trace the power crippled wiring harness in the door and check the wiring harness actually inside the car, it has the exact same wires in the dash harness as 3's with power windows and locks.
My Plan:
I have compiled a list of parts that are missing or are power window/locks specific and have at this point ordered them. I only ordered all the parts for the driver's side door, in case it doesn't work and I am out thousands of dollars!
Here is what I believe are all the parts needed to convert the driver's side door to power locks and windows:
WIRING AND DOOR PARTS---------
Driver's Front Door Wiring Harness
I assume PN:BN8K-67-190G Harness,D as long as it is the wiring harness that includes the power windows and locks.
Qty 1
Trim Fasteners, No. 1 (for when you break the old ones)
PN:GJ6A-68-AB1
QTY 3
POWER LOCK PARTS-------
Power Left Front Door Latch
PN:BN8C-59-310B
Qty1
Inside Cover Handle
PN:GK2A-59-303C-02
Qty 1
Power Lock Switch Drivers Side Front Door PN:BN8F-66-660 Qty 1
POWER WINDOW PARTS---------
Power Window Regulator Front Left Door
PN:BP4K-59-590
Qty 1
Power Window Motor Front Left
PN:GJ6A-59-58XB
Qty 1
Power window Motor Bolt
PN:9YA7-50-601 BOLT
Qty 3
Power window Driver Side Front plastic Trim for switches
PN:BP4K-68-4L6B-02
Qty 1
Power windows 4 switches
PN:BN8F-66-350
Qty 1
Power Mirror Switch
PN:BJ0E-66-600
Qty 1
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS------
Trim Attatching Screws
PN:9987-40-412 SCREW,TAP
Qty 6
And the pricing:
1 BN8K-67-190G HARNESS,D $219.61
1 G350-68-AB1FASTENER $0.48
1 BN8C-59-310D LOCK LT, $88.98
1 GK2A-59-303C-02 CVR LT, H $9.06
1 BP4K-59-590 ARM/BASE( $39.16
1 GJ6A-59-58XC MOTOR ASS $70.91
3 9YA7-50-601 BOLT $1.14
1 BP4K-68-4L6B-02 PANEL(L), $7.44
1 BN8F-66-350 SWITCH,PO $74.35
1 BJ0E-66-600 SWITCH, R $35.10
6 9987-40-412 SCREW,TAP $0.60
1 BN7N-66-490 SWITCH,ST $11.64
1 BN8F-66-660 SWITCH,DO $19.44
With shipping, this already cost over 550 dollars for the one door, and that doesnt even include the key power lock unit or receiver in the car ($300 from mazda dealership), non-driver doors should cost substantially less than the driver's door because there are a lot less parts. I estimate it will cost about 1,500 total to do this conversion. I am prepared to pay it because I got such a steal on my car, and if I would have bought an I touring model it would have cost me 4,000 more than what I paid.
As you can see, not cheap, but if you want an oem look and feel, this is your only option. I should be receiving these parts today, and plan on installing them this weekend. I will let you all know if it works, and will take pictures of my progress. Let me know if you think this will work!
I hope this thread can be the definitive guide on adding power locks and windows to your Mazda3 Base sedan.
I just got a steal of a deal on my 2007 Mazda3 ($12,500 with only 2000 miles on it.) Unfortunately it did not come with power locks/windows. I have planned on adding these features from the beginning. Little did I know it looks like it might be a lot harder than previously imagined.
I have spent the past few weeks pouring over shop manuals, parts catalogs and everything I can get my hands on. My goal is to keep everything OEM. I don't want to hack up my car and kill its resale value.
Here are the main obstacles that to Power Windows and Locks for Base Model 3 i's:
Wiring Harness:
The wiring harness in the biggest problem, the 3 i base model has an alternative door wiring harness to those with actual power windows and locks. obviously, if the wires arent there, you can't use them.
Interior Paneling:
I compared some pictures of the interior of the doors on a normal 3 and then my power crippled 3. Turns out that the black paneling on the inside of the door that is used to mount things such as the power window motor is different on the manual window 3 vs the power window 3.
-------------------------
Reasons to hope
There are reasons to believe that we can in fact get power windows and locks. For example, If you trace the power crippled wiring harness in the door and check the wiring harness actually inside the car, it has the exact same wires in the dash harness as 3's with power windows and locks.
My Plan:
I have compiled a list of parts that are missing or are power window/locks specific and have at this point ordered them. I only ordered all the parts for the driver's side door, in case it doesn't work and I am out thousands of dollars!
Here is what I believe are all the parts needed to convert the driver's side door to power locks and windows:
WIRING AND DOOR PARTS---------
Driver's Front Door Wiring Harness
I assume PN:BN8K-67-190G Harness,D as long as it is the wiring harness that includes the power windows and locks.
Qty 1
Trim Fasteners, No. 1 (for when you break the old ones)
PN:GJ6A-68-AB1
QTY 3
POWER LOCK PARTS-------
Power Left Front Door Latch
PN:BN8C-59-310B
Qty1
Inside Cover Handle
PN:GK2A-59-303C-02
Qty 1
Power Lock Switch Drivers Side Front Door PN:BN8F-66-660 Qty 1
POWER WINDOW PARTS---------
Power Window Regulator Front Left Door
PN:BP4K-59-590
Qty 1
Power Window Motor Front Left
PN:GJ6A-59-58XB
Qty 1
Power window Motor Bolt
PN:9YA7-50-601 BOLT
Qty 3
Power window Driver Side Front plastic Trim for switches
PN:BP4K-68-4L6B-02
Qty 1
Power windows 4 switches
PN:BN8F-66-350
Qty 1
Power Mirror Switch
PN:BJ0E-66-600
Qty 1
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS------
Trim Attatching Screws
PN:9987-40-412 SCREW,TAP
Qty 6
And the pricing:
1 BN8K-67-190G HARNESS,D $219.61
1 G350-68-AB1FASTENER $0.48
1 BN8C-59-310D LOCK LT, $88.98
1 GK2A-59-303C-02 CVR LT, H $9.06
1 BP4K-59-590 ARM/BASE( $39.16
1 GJ6A-59-58XC MOTOR ASS $70.91
3 9YA7-50-601 BOLT $1.14
1 BP4K-68-4L6B-02 PANEL(L), $7.44
1 BN8F-66-350 SWITCH,PO $74.35
1 BJ0E-66-600 SWITCH, R $35.10
6 9987-40-412 SCREW,TAP $0.60
1 BN7N-66-490 SWITCH,ST $11.64
1 BN8F-66-660 SWITCH,DO $19.44
With shipping, this already cost over 550 dollars for the one door, and that doesnt even include the key power lock unit or receiver in the car ($300 from mazda dealership), non-driver doors should cost substantially less than the driver's door because there are a lot less parts. I estimate it will cost about 1,500 total to do this conversion. I am prepared to pay it because I got such a steal on my car, and if I would have bought an I touring model it would have cost me 4,000 more than what I paid.
As you can see, not cheap, but if you want an oem look and feel, this is your only option. I should be receiving these parts today, and plan on installing them this weekend. I will let you all know if it works, and will take pictures of my progress. Let me know if you think this will work!
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