central locking motor to open boot?

1. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

   #1 13th February 2008, 23:39

   can this be done? a 'slave' motor with two wires. obviously depending which way you put the posotive and negative will make it open and close.
   
   if i use it to pull the latch in the boot, how can i get it to go back down with out having a two way switch?
   
   cheers.
2. shedonwheels L-plater Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 55

   #2 13th February 2008, 23:49

   if you use a plunger switch mate it will only open when its activated if you get me so when you push in the switch it opens but wen u let go of the switch it closes if u get me n just find a way to stop it from closing on itself
3. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

   #3 13th February 2008, 23:50

   yh, like a propper boot popper style. im just sure there must be a way with a relay or something.
4. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #4 14th February 2008, 22:31

   I used one of these kits when I did mine.
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELECTRIC-BOOT-...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   It only works (pulls) when there is power to it. As soon as the button is released the power stops and it goes back to the midddle position, allowing you to close the boot.
5. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

   #5 14th February 2008, 23:01

   cheers, is it to do with the relay? any chance you could send me a copy of the wiring diagram? lol
   
   cheers
6. Wilkys-sexy-saxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Fareham - Hampshire Posts: 213 1997 1.1i saxo, blue, spoiler, meshed grill, smoke

   #6 14th February 2008, 23:04

   there exactly the same as you use for remote central locking, i brought a kit from ebay, hawk kit, they are basic, but very effective, i would send you the spare actuators, but with out the control box guessing there no good.
7. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

   #7 14th February 2008, 23:07

   i know they are, i want the wiring diagram for the relay so i can get the motor to close back up.
8. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #8 15th February 2008, 10:46

   I didn't use the relay on mine, only really need it if you are using your alarm to open the boot.
   
   I just ran a fused live to the button on my dash, then a wire from the button to the positive on the motor and earthed the motor to the number plate lights earth.
9. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #9 15th February 2008, 10:53

   Simon, is it hard to fit...? I have them same one, and it looks abit complicated...
10. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #10 15th February 2008, 10:58

    Fairly easy to do, the worst bit is running the wire from the button to the motor, as you have to run it from the car and into the boot.
11. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #11 15th February 2008, 10:59

    I'd be wiring it to my rear wiper switch, as my car is dewipered...
12. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #12 15th February 2008, 12:49

    so does it pull back once you have no power going to it?
13. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #13 17th February 2008, 17:27

    ^^ Yes, only pulls when theres power
14. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #14 17th February 2008, 17:33

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=129618
    
    Mine pulls when theres no power, and then stays in that position once the pwer has been cut off... It won't close it. I have to actually push the lock down to make it secture, if you get me...?
15. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #15 17th February 2008, 23:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Simon ^^ Yes, only pulls when theres power

    so does it lock back up or do you have to push it back to lock it.
16. Lozza_vtr Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Sunny Essex!! Posts: 2342 VW Golf Mk4 1.8T

    #16 17th February 2008, 23:30

    Yeah basically when you push the button the motor pulls on the boot catch and releases the boot then after you have finished in your boot shut it down as you would normally do, with your hand.
17. Lozza_vtr Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Sunny Essex!! Posts: 2342 VW Golf Mk4 1.8T

    #17 17th February 2008, 23:32

    Instructions.
    
    Boot Release
    
    
18. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #18 17th February 2008, 23:44

    its a different type the other one, its like a central locking motor. i just want to know it if 'resets' its self in the position to unlock the boot again or if i manually have to pust it back.
    
    but cheers for the info
19. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #19 18th February 2008, 08:35

    I did mine at the weekend using this kit, and have to manually push it back up...
20. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #20 18th February 2008, 17:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by David I did mine at the weekend using this kit, and have to manually push it back up...

    bollox, just bought one.
    
    is there no way to do it so its not manually.
21. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #21 18th February 2008, 18:15

    Haven't a clue... I'm hoping I've just wired it wrong, but I really don't think I have...
    If I wire it using the grey wire, it pulls [opens]
    If I wire it using another [can't remember which], then it pushes... I can't seem to get it to do both, only one or the other...
22. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #22 18th February 2008, 18:31

    hmm, i will ask at work see if a relay will do it.
    
    what about having it push against a spring so pit pushes it shut, or pull or a rubberband lol??
23. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #23 20th February 2008, 16:16

    Any luck with this mate?
24. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #24 20th February 2008, 17:48

    i got one, is gay it wont go back.
    
    but came this morning and i put an elastic band through the same hole as the rod, and tied near the base. and when the solenoid pushes it goes up and the elastic band pulls it back.
    
    bodge ftw, but i will find another way
25. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #25 21st February 2008, 12:51

    Good stuff... I'll give this a try a la weekend
26. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #26 21st February 2008, 17:30

    i emailed the bloke, and he said if you align the solenoid right the lock mechanism will push it back into place to use again
    
    and put vasaline on the band, so it wont crack and break.