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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Godzilla on 12 February 2013, 18:40
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My boot is totally flushed so no handle, lock etc. So I need to install a switch up on dash that will pop the boot open on the press of the switch. Any ideas on how to do this? Had a Google search but no joy.
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just an idea :- http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/272725/2591190.aspx
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Do you have an alarm? Can be done like this.
You need a relay and a way to fix it to the boot.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=185087.msg2021918#msg2021918 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=185087.msg2021918#msg2021918)
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I have seen people use the rear wiper stalk, just push it and the boot pops.
Should be easy enough to trace the wiring required.
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this dudes selling this on the forums (not me)
seems ideal
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=247307.0
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Exactly what ive got in mine ^^^
I've never been a fan of the rear wiper stalk release method, just seems like it could be activated by accident too easily.
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My boot is totally flushed so no handle, lock etc. So I need to install a switch up on dash that will pop the boot open on the press of the switch. Any ideas on how to do this? Had a Google search but no joy.
I did this on an XR2 when I had the boot de-locked after some s**t forced it.
I used a "push to make" button switch from Maplin that was placed under the dash (but was still easy to get at), and a generic central locking motor that also came from Maplin. I don't know if Maplin still sells the central locking motors singly or not, now.
You could use a solenoid, but motors were stronger and more reliable (less prone to failure).
Mine was wired straight in with its own fuse, and would open with the ignition on, but it was somewhere that wouldn't get bumped by accident when driving, etc. I'm sure there's a relay that can be used which will deactivate it when the ignition is on.
This should also be able to be wired in to some alarm systems with an extra button for such things.
Example switch (there are many other styles) http://www.maplin.co.uk/large-push-to-make-2495