Ram ProMaster

Recommended Equipment:

Locks Operated from your Factory Key Fob:

One M1 Lock for EACH door you want to secure. (Swing doors count as ONE door.)
One M1+ Lock for EACH cab door you want to secure. (M1+ Locks have built-in lock inhibitors to prevent the front doors from locking while driving.)
One Raised Strike Bracket is required on the ProMaster rear driver-side door.
One Keyed Manual Release is required if locks on cab doors are installed in case of battery failure.

EXAMPLE: 2-Door Security from your key fob (rear swing and side sliding doors)
(2) M1 Locks
(1) Raised Strike Bracket

EXAMPLE: 4-Door Security from your key fob (cab doors, rear swing, and side sliding doors)
(2) M1 Locks
(2) M1+ Locks
(1) Raised Strike Bracket
(1) Keyed Manual Release

Locks Operated from a Thunderbolt Key Fob:

One M2 Lock for EACH door you want to secure. (Swing doors count as ONE door.)
One Contact Switch is required on side sliding or side swing doors to bring power to the lock.
One Raised Strike Bracket is required on the ProMaster rear driver-side door.
One Keyed Manual Release is required if locks on cab doors are installed in case of battery failure.
One Distribution Block is recommended to connect the locks to the battery.
Your order will include two pre-programmed Thunderbolt Key Fobs.

NOTE: If you purchase additional spare key fobs at the time of the order, they will also be pre-programmed.

EXAMPLE: 2-Door Security from Thunderbolt key fob (rear swing and side sliding doors)
(2) M2 Locks
(1) Contact Switch
(1) Raised Strike Bracket
(1) Distribution Block

EXAMPLE: 4-Door Security from Thunderbolt key fob (cab doors, rear swing, and side sliding doors)
(4) M2 Locks (one for each door)
(1) Contact Switch
(1) Raised Strike Bracket
(1) Keyed Manual Release
(1) Distribution Block

InstallationTips

RESOURCES:

Begin with watching the general installation video and any supporting videos, and review photos of prior installations. Then follow the installation guide with the steps outlined. If you are not confident performing the installation or are unfamiliar with locating or connecting wires, we highly recommend hiring a professional.

REAR DOORS:

The lock should be installed inside the rear “passenger-side” door and have the bolt strikes into the opposing door. A raised strike bracket should be installed on the rear “driver-side” door.

When routing wires outside a door, they should be routed through a door factory boot to protect the wires. If your van still needs the factory boot, we highly recommend purchasing one from the manufacturer. At the very least, use a high-quality thick gauge loom to protect the wires.

SIDE DOORS:

When installing a deadbolt lock in a side sliding door, it gets installed on the side towards the rear of the van, and the bolt strikes into the rear C pillar. If you plan to operate your Thunderbolts from your factory remote, connect the wires to the factory lock wires. If you use an M2 model lock, install the provided contact switch to bring power into the door.

CAB DOORS:

Cab door locks get installed inside the door, and the deadbolt engages into the mating pillar. Some doors may have a wider gap to span, whereas the deadbolt needs to get extended out further. We also offer accessories to span wider gaps, such as the 4” long bolt and the raised strike plate bracket accessory.
Ensure that no part of the lock interferes with the window rolling down.

NOTE: When operating the locks from the factory key fob, the M1+ locks with built-in lock inhibitors should be used where a passenger may be riding to prevent the lock from engaging while the van is driving for safety. If the Thunderbolt M2 locks are used, the locks should not be engaged while driving. Only engage the Thunderbolt locks while the van is not occupied.