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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Helios_Blue_Valver on 07 September 2003, 11:23
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Hello,
New to the board here after buying another GTI. I thought I was over the dubs but I guess once it's in your blood your stuck with it. I was just wondering if the MKII's used electric or vacuum operated central locking. I am about to install an alarm on this and was wondering if i can go through the central locking system or if i need a selinoid for the locks. Thanks in advance for any input.
Cheers,
Brad
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The MK2 central locking system is vacuum operated. There are electrical connectors in the drivers door and these control the pump in the boot, making it energise when you lock and unlock.
On my car the alarm uses a solenoid in the door that pulls the operating rod down on the door lock.
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Yep spot on Mod.
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Thanks for the input. I had a "90 Audi Quattro a couple of years back that was pretty much the same system. I was just hoping that VW had gotten rid of the vacuum locks by then. oh well then off I go in search of a lock selinoid.
Cheers,
Brad
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Vacuum system works very well usually, unless any hoses become adrift. My dads got an Audi 90 quattro , absolutely sh!t hot motor :D
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you can buy a universal kit that's really good. Cost me ?40, but I think they're ?30 now for the 4 door kit. Even hooked it into my alarm so it all works as one now. Haven't managed to get it to lock the boot aswell yet.
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I'll probably just install an electric selenoid on the drigers door to pull the lock down and push it up while retaining the stock locks. That way I don't lose my boot and petrol flap lock. The Quattro's are quick as crap. The only reason i got rid of it was it was starting to cost alot of money to fix what I paid for my latest GTI is cheaper than i oculd get a recon transfer gearbox for the audi. :) take care
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Fair enough :) the audi bits usually last for ever, but cost a fortune when they go wrong.
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You're not wrong! >:(
Great car though. ;D
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I gotta service my dads Audi soon ;D they are a bit of nightmare really >:(
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Not entirely different to the Golf........just bigger and more complicated. The fuel and ignition system seems to bear quite a few similarities to the Mk2 Golf digifant.
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Yep pretty much ;D The 7A engine is much more packed in than my AAA vr6 engine >:(
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don't get me wrong on the Audi's. I had mine for a couple of years with zero problems. it was a high milage car to begin with and only started to give problems when it went over the 200,000 mile mark. Before I had it I don't think it was properly taken care of at all. I sold it at the begining of this year and went looking for another MKII. Finally found the one last week. Very happy now. Plus alot of my MKI and 4 ring bits will fit on. :)
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Hi,
If you're going through all this effort to fit an alarm why not consider the following. I took my mk2 16v to a local car alarm fitter. They installed a Thatcham insurance approved immobiliser (not alarm system) for ?70. My insurance instantly dropped by ?120. kind regards, yt.
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I would probably save myself a big headache in the long run by letting a shop do the work but I get enjoy from working and modding my cars myself. Also if I do the work myself I know it will be done like I want it to be. I keep thinking that I will get over it as i get older but i turned 30 not long ago and still have the bug. Glad you mentioned the insurance drop. I wasn't even thing about it. I ordered a crimestopper alarm with built in ignition disable. I had a nightmare with a stand alone immobiliser once. Didn't even know the car had one until i went to start it one day and it just wouldn't. lol. take care
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Yep theres nothing like DIY :)
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How does your insurance stand with a home alarm? no discounts I take it.
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Probably cost more :D
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Direct Line insisted I had an alarm/imobiliser fitted to the Audi and I subsequently had to show them the certificate of installation.
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Yep your right there. All insurance companies will ask for a fitting certificate.