removing the boot lock

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removing the boot lock

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hey guys, im thinking of taking the boot lock away when i get round to doing the bodywork on the cavy, but dont know how i would be able to open the boot if i did

would i be able to open it with a cable like in other cars?
how would i go about fitting it?
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put a solenoid in from a ford focus? only needs something to tug on the release lever on the latch assembly
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facelift omegas are the same, they have no bootlock, but in addition to a boot button on the dash they have a three switch keyfob and clicking one of the buttons on that will pop the trunk open. perhaps you could grab the parts out of one of those?
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humbucker wrote:facelift omegas are the same, they have no bootlock, but in addition to a boot button on the dash they have a three switch keyfob and clicking one of the buttons on that will pop the trunk open. perhaps you could grab the parts out of one of those?
I like that idea.
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Envoy CDX wrote:
humbucker wrote:facelift omegas are the same, they have no bootlock, but in addition to a boot button on the dash they have a three switch keyfob and clicking one of the buttons on that will pop the trunk open. perhaps you could grab the parts out of one of those?
I like that idea.
I don't. I have to connect the battery every time I want to open the boot :lol:
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planetc wrote:put a solenoid in from a ford focus? only needs something to tug on the release lever on the latch assembly
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was thinking something like this could maybe do
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOOT-DOOR-BUT ... 3361a9a42d

and could link it to my keyfob
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/2-wire-door-lock-motor-12304

just buy that and run the wire its simple you dont need a relay as its not high voltage.
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reftro fitted a Cav Mk2 boot release solenoid to my Mk 2 Cav...

blimey it had some kick... the most powerful solenoid I have ever seen.

I could hear it "THUD!!!" every time I pressed the release button. :shock:
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