Boot release

Ok guys just a ?? Is there anyway of putting a
Boot release catch in the cockpit like a bonnet
Catch but for the boot ??
Get your thinking heads on guys :help:

Lots of ways!:lol:
Usual answer is to fit an electric boot release solenoid (about£15 on ebay).
Or you could use a conventional mechanical cable release from another source.

Hi, check out the how to guide under the orange tab l/hand side of the page, great guide to fitting remote release :beer:

Boot Release Remote - Internal boot release switch mod.

David Aiketgate wrote: Usual answer is to fit an electric boot release solenoid (about£15 on ebay)...

Or you could pay £3.75


2 Wire Slave Door Motor Solenoid Central Locking NEW Completed

I am still thinking about this install for ours. Met a guy at a car show who was displaying his annoyingly immaculate 05 TF. He had done a really neat install, and reckoned the worst bit was threading the cabling into the cabin. He'd got the bits off fleabay for about 15 quid all in inc secret switch (for security against hood slashing scrotes)

Yup, I've just done an electric popper fed from the handbrake switch. I'll be taking the lock out soon when the car is resprayed and will run an emergency cable to somewhere behind the drivers seat or hidden in the T Bar.

It's pretty easy to do, you can see my switch just above the ashtray in this pic




As per Johns post, if your switch is visible like mine it needs to be fed from an ignition source and not directly to your battery hence mine to the handbrake switch.

Noice interior!:broon:

davmor wrote: I'll be taking the lock out soon when the car is resprayed and will run an emergency cable to somewhere behind the drivers seat or hidden in the T Bar.

A 'how to' would be helpful on this mod. Great looking interior. :broon:


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I just wish to state, for the record, that I am not jealous of that interior. Not at all, in any way shape or form. No sirree. Definitely not.

*sob

I've had a boot pop kit sitting waiting to be fitted for at least 4 years now! :oops:

I've had one for a year myself. It hasn't been the top priority, but I have been giving some thought as to how to a neat job.
I understand that they can be used in "Push Mode" rather than pulling the cable. It looks like there is just enough room inside the mounting bracket for the boot lock to fit the body of the solenoid in there, keeping it out of the way.
Maybe over this winter! :nonod:

BTW: Superb interior Dave! :broon:

David Aiketgate wrote: Noice interior!:broon:

Thanks, a lot of work in that, I put an album up but I'll do a "how to" for this forum later.