Central locking on MKII GTI

[Helios_Blue_Valver]

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

[modulater]

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.

[golfvr6]

Yep spot on Mod.

[Helios_Blue_Valver]

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

[golfvr6]

Vacuum system works very well usually, unless any hoses become adrift. My dads got an Audi 90 quattro , absolutely sh!t hot motor  

[Dizzie]

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.

[Helios_Blue_Valver]

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

[golfvr6]

Fair enough   the audi bits usually last for ever, but cost a fortune when they go wrong.

[richandhazel]

You're not wrong!  
Great car though.  

[golfvr6]

I gotta service my dads Audi soon   they are a bit of nightmare really