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Offline Willo

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Boot opening
« on: 08 May 2012, 00:18 »
Is there a way the I can open my boot from in the car ie a leaver or something if so what parts could I use to achieve this I don't have central locking
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Offline Luke1981

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Re: Boot opening
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2012, 09:07 »
Not seen it done before, prob due to the fact it would be a huge ballache of a job!

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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Boot opening
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2012, 09:13 »
US spec vehicles came with 'trunk release' buttons mounted within the rear centre console, I've got one in mine. This activates a solenoid inside the bootlid to release the catch. (i still haven't wired mine in yet though)
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Offline gizmomk3

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Re: Boot opening
« Reply #3 on: 08 May 2012, 17:38 »
I put one on 1 of my old cars some fool bust the lock and was cheaper to get the trunk opening kit off flee bay than get a new lock  :laugh: still got it some where never thort
Of putting it on my mk3 will have to have a look see when I take the wiper off
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