Anyone installed a boot pop solenoid recently?

[catretriever]

Hi All,

I recently managed to rip the boot release lever from the steering column cowl on my S1.5 (doh!), so I'm thinking of fitting an electrically operated release solenoid as a replacement.

Has anyone done similar recently and could recommend parts or a kit? Any fiting tips would also be very welcome.

Cheers

[phillpot]

Here's a soleniod, the rest you'll have to cobble together with bits 'n bobs just like TVR did


Bit of help here, probably plenty more with a bit of searching.


The switch on mine is a little square thing, RS components I think, but any push/non latching switch would obviously do

[catretriever]

Thanks for the pointers Mike.

I'm now wondering if/how I can hook this into the alarm system so the little 'boot open' button on my fob actually works!

[v8s4me]

I think Tinks has done this. Clever!

[magpies]

phillpot said:

Here's a soleniod, the rest you'll have to cobble together with bits 'n bobs just like TVR did


Bit of help here, probably plenty more with a bit of searching.

mine has the same spall solenoid fitted to the boot and both doors

[Barkychoc]

Why not leave the existing boot catch in place and install the solenoid on the end of the cable somewhere?
Alternatively shorten it and put a mechanical pull latch in a hidden location - you get the idea.

[AutoAndy]

When I changed mine, my research found it was the saeae solenoid as fitted to a VW Golf door - may be of use...

[magpies]

Barkychoc said:

Why not leave the existing boot catch in place and install the solenoid on the end of the cable somewhere?
Alternatively shorten it and put a mechanical pull latch in a hidden location - you get the idea.

didn't mention but mine has the mechanical pull also