Boot release switch

chiron_myth · 3rd May 2015, 14:32

I was opening the boot of a vauxhall corsa today, using the boot release switch.
As you know, the key hole for the boot was removed as part of project drive.
How easy/difficult would it be to add anew external boot release switch? I was thinking it could link into the central locking system attached to the filler cap cover.
I was wondering if I could take a live feed from somewhere and have it switch on by the solenoid in the filler cap cover, thus enabling the switch.

COLVERT · 3rd May 2015, 14:48

Vauxhall or rover ??

raykay · 3rd May 2015, 15:12

The 'external boot release' for project drive cars, is to press and hold the unlock button on the key.

chiron_myth · 3rd May 2015, 15:51

The idea was from a vauxhall, but was thinking of applying it to my R75.

I know I can open it by using the key, but it is quite handy being able to open the boot without the key or having to open the drivers door.

raykay · 3rd May 2015, 16:10

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Originally Posted by chiron_myth

I was thinking it could link into the central locking system attached to the filler cap cover.

The problem with that would be, every time you unlocked the car, if you didn't want the boot open, you would have to go round and close it.

chiron_myth · 3rd May 2015, 16:43

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Originally Posted by raykay

The problem with that would be, every time you unlocked the car, if you didn't want the boot open, you would have to go round and close it.

Sorry - I've probably not explained myself very well.

I could mound a switch above the licence plate and connect it to the drivers side boot release (or even direct to the lock itself, but I don't want it to be operational all of the time (i.e. if my car is locked, I don't want anybody to be able to open the boot).
Connecting the switch to the central locking system is the solution, so that it only works when the car itself it unlocked - but the question is "how".

This is why I was thinking of linking it to the filler cap cover in some way - once the car is unlocked, power goes to the swtich and I can open the boot by using the switch. When the car is locked again, the power is cut and the switch no longer works.

COLVERT · 4th May 2015, 17:02

Take a supply from the front door pillar switch. This is NOT live when the car is locked so the boot switch won't be live either.

chiron_myth · 4th May 2015, 18:34

That's a much better idea... didn't realise that these went dead when the doors were locked.

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RogerHeinz57 · 4th May 2015, 18:59

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Take a supply from the front door pillar switch. This is NOT live when the car is locked so the boot switch won't be live either.

If you can find a door pillar switch, I would be grateful for a photo of it!
Thinks it may be found inside the door mechanism.......

3rd May 2015, 14:32	#1
chiron_myth Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shifnal Posts: 422 Thanks: 57 Thanked 80 Times in 66 Posts	Boot release switch I was opening the boot of a vauxhall corsa today, using the boot release switch. As you know, the key hole for the boot was removed as part of project drive. How easy/difficult would it be to add anew external boot release switch? I was thinking it could link into the central locking system attached to the filler cap cover. I was wondering if I could take a live feed from somewhere and have it switch on by the solenoid in the filler cap cover, thus enabling the switch. __________________ Done so far... loads. Special thanks to Arctic, Lord_Skyrunner John_H, Holland314, JamieWelch and Drewski for their help so far. Left to do... loads!!!

3rd May 2015, 15:51	#4
chiron_myth Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shifnal Posts: 422 Thanks: 57 Thanked 80 Times in 66 Posts	The idea was from a vauxhall, but was thinking of applying it to my R75. I know I can open it by using the key, but it is quite handy being able to open the boot without the key or having to open the drivers door. __________________ Done so far... loads. Special thanks to Arctic, Lord_Skyrunner John_H, Holland314, JamieWelch and Drewski for their help so far. Left to do... loads!!!

4th May 2015, 18:34	#8
chiron_myth Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shifnal Posts: 422 Thanks: 57 Thanked 80 Times in 66 Posts	That's a much better idea... didn't realise that these went dead when the doors were locked. __________________ Done so far... loads. Special thanks to Arctic, Lord_Skyrunner John_H, Holland314, JamieWelch and Drewski for their help so far. Left to do... loads!!!

3rd May 2015, 14:48	#2
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Vauxhall or rover ??

3rd May 2015, 15:12	#3
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The 'external boot release' for project drive cars, is to press and hold the unlock button on the key.

4th May 2015, 17:02	#7
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Take a supply from the front door pillar switch. This is NOT live when the car is locked so the boot switch won't be live either.

4th May 2015, 18:39	#9
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