Remote boot release.
- judiths handyman
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Can I just say that the bar code comes with the fob, ebay is a source for fobs, but without that barcode the job is as stated by Cobber, impossible, hence the reason for going to a reputable supplier for it.
Next on the list is the fitment of a resonant antenna on the receiver attached to the locks, so we dont have to be hugging the car door just to get it open.
I reckon velocity, 300,000 m/second, the speed of light, divided by 430 mhz ish is a full wave of around 70cm so a half wave is 350mm ish long.
I intend one day to attach a wound coil of that length to see if it helps.
Maybe next spring, when the sun comes out again.
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Inside the drivers door aperture, now although this was of the lever and cable type, maybe you could put your release button in a similar secure location.
Just a random idea.
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I'm so glad you got my subtle hint, Yeah, I'm as about as subtle as a 3rd ball on a greyhound!Thank you Judith's personal mechanic....a very precise reply.
I have the square fob but I would need to send it off to be programmed so I thought to get the key done at the same time. I also admire your discipline but it is mindfulness I suffer from...lol.
Cobber! No I don't have a P Scan yet but I took your very subtle and delicate hint that I should get one! I am sure I will as I go along but right now more exciting things need to be done like better brakes.
It does appeal to me though to fit a boot release for when that day comes. Fitting it outside the car means I don't have to break a window to activate it when the car is locked.
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The only reason for putting it under the boot lid close to the vents is because the car might be locked when I leave the keys in the boot and hence wouldn't be able to gain access to an inside button. .......and........shouldn't you be sleeping?!
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I live in a forest and almost never park in multi story car parks etc. so security is not high on the list but not getting stuck at the side of the road is!
Well Cobber I don't feel so bad knowing you are getting paid to help me and I am of course passing the time away for you....win win..lol.
Key switch? Can you explain more please.
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I'm so glad you got my subtle hint, Yeah, I'm as about as subtle as a 3rd ball on a greyhound!Thank you Judith's personal mechanic....a very precise reply.
I have the square fob but I would need to send it off to be programmed so I thought to get the key done at the same time. I also admire your discipline but it is mindfulness I suffer from...lol.
Cobber! No I don't have a P Scan yet but I took your very subtle and delicate hint that I should get one! I am sure I will as I go along but right now more exciting things need to be done like better brakes.
It does appeal to me though to fit a boot release for when that day comes. Fitting it outside the car means I don't have to break a window to activate it when the car is locked.
I think you just growl and leave the biting to others!! lol
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As suggested above I like the idea of having it outside the car and near the number plate lights. The kit comes with a solenoid and the push button switch. I could mount the switch between the number plate lights and cover it with a domed rubber grommet. It would be hard to tell it was a switch.
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Like this one:
just a simple on/off switch, they're used in industrial applications all the time. the trick is not to have it on the same key ring.
Perhaps keep a copy of the key in your wallet.
Then again just keep a copy of your boot key in your wallet.
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