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?
removing the boot lock
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Re: removing the boot lock
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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we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Re: removing the boot lock
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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Re: removing the boot lock
I like that idea.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?
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I don't. I have to connect the battery every time I want to open the bootEnvoy CDX wrote:I like that idea.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?
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Re: removing the boot lock
Or a Saab 900planetc 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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Re: removing the boot lock
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
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOOT-DOOR-BUT ... 3361a9a42d
and could link it to my keyfob
Re: removing the boot lock
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.
just buy that and run the wire its simple you dont need a relay as its not high voltage.
Re: removing the boot lock
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.
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.