dont know where i should put this...

[ntalon]

I have a question about wireing up new doors. The car I'm driving now doesnt have power windows or locks and i have a parts car that does. Is there any way i can just take the doors off that car and put them on the car I'm driving and everything will work. Both cars are 97's. I'm just hoping the wiring harnness is the same? and if not what should I do?

 

[dr1665]

You might be lucky enough to trace the wire harness into the cabin and find connectors or something in there - my base model 97 came with no radio, but had all four speakers installed and wired to the harness (a pleasant surprise).

You are going to no doubt need a switched 12VDC and a ground for the windows and locks. Compare the wires coming out of your "upgrade" panels with those coming out of your originals. If the harness looks different, you may have to tap into things up under the dash (or somewhere in that area).

I don't think you want to swap the entire door, but just the door panels. Pull the driver's door panel on the donor door, then pull the panel on your car. Look at the side by side. You might just get lucky and find some sort of plug in your door right now. That would be pretty sweet.

I've not, personally, done this, but I've taken doors off and replaced speakers in the door, so I'm semi-familiar with what you want to look for. In the mean time, I'm going to suggest the moderators move this thread to the interior or electronics forum for more qualified responses.

Good luck.