Remote boot release

[A900ss]

My remote boot release has given up the ghost. I've changed the batteries in the fob for known good batteries and no difference.

The boot opens fine if I push the button under the steering column.

Any ideas what could be wrong as I have zero idea when it comes to elcectrics and I don't suppose it helps that this is obviously an after market fitment as I don't think these came as standard from the factory.

[yknot]

Do you have a second fob? Try that, if no good, identify what system you have and let us know. I've got 2 Foxguard fobs going free to a good home!!!

[A900ss]

The second key fob doesn't work either so I don't think it's a key fob fault.

The fob's have the brand Meta written on the back.

[yknot]

A call to Carl Baker (www.tvruk.tv) seems to be in order!!! May be one of his conversions??

[spend]

Look for a blown fuse, they probably powered the remote activation from a different circuit to the dash button?

[ChimpOnGas]

Adrian@ said:

MY Chimaera boot opener works on a magnet within the fob that you put next to the number plate whilst the alarm is off.
Adrian@

I've got the same system, I used a magnetic reed switch used by model train enthusiasts to change points.

Take the live off the interior light to fire the boot solenoid, when you wave a small magnet over the reed switch the boot pops.

The interior light is only live once you've unlocked the car with the fob, so the system is dead once the car is locked.

Massively more convenient than the factory set up, easy & cheap to install too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-Magnetic-Reed-Switch...

Just wire one of the switches up to the interior light & tape it to the back of the numberplate, add a small neodymium magnet to your key fob and it'll activate the reed switch through the plastic numberplate no trouble at all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tiny-Neodymium-Disc-Magn...

The whole thing should cost about £3.00 and take a leisurely 20 minutes to fit.

[phazed]

ChimpOnGas said:

I've got the same system, I used a magnetic reed switch used by model train enthusiasts to change points.

Take the live off the interior light to fire the boot solenoid, when you wave a small magnet over the reed switch the boot pops.

The interior light is only live once you've unlocked the car with the fob, so the system is dead once the car is locked.

Massively more convenient than the factory set up, easy & cheap to install too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-Magnetic-Reed-Switch...

Just wire one of the switches up to the interior light & tape it to the back of the numberplate, add a small neodymium magnet to your key fob and it'll activate the reed switch through the plastic numberplate no trouble at all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tiny-Neodymium-Disc-Magn...

The whole thing should cost about £3.00 and take a leisurely 20 minutes to fit.

Nice mod Dave.

What size magnet do you recommend?

[FlipFlopGriff]

Adrian@ said:

I did not realise that there was any other version available, I thought that was THE 'version' from Carl, along with my LED boot lights which is reed switch operated too.
Adrian@

AV,
The magnetic release and the LED boot light(s) are from David Beer (Modwise). Andreas Griff has them both including 2 boot lights (1 either side) as 1 isnt bright enough.
FFG

[ChimpOnGas]

phazed said:

ChimpOnGas said:

I've got the same system, I used a magnetic reed switch used by model train enthusiasts to change points.

Take the live off the interior light to fire the boot solenoid, when you wave a small magnet over the reed switch the boot pops.

The interior light is only live once you've unlocked the car with the fob, so the system is dead once the car is locked.

Massively more convenient than the factory set up, easy & cheap to install too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-Magnetic-Reed-Switch...

Just wire one of the switches up to the interior light & tape it to the back of the numberplate, add a small neodymium magnet to your key fob and it'll activate the reed switch through the plastic numberplate no trouble at all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tiny-Neodymium-Disc-Magn...

The whole thing should cost about £3.00 and take a leisurely 20 minutes to fit.

Nice mod Dave.

What size magnet do you recommend?

Any of the littlerns Peter

[rigga]

Must rig up some boot lights, the modwise boot release I have is a welcome addition

[ukdj]

My boot light mod, 1 on each side - it's like daylight!

[Pupp]

What are these keyfobs ye talk of? The cool ones open by holding the door button for longer

[ChimpOnGas]

rigga said:

Must rig up some boot lights, the modwise boot release I have is a welcome addition

I fitted this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LLOYTRON-LARGE-CUPBOARD-...

I used Velcro tape (hook side) so it grips to carpet on the underside of the boot lid, you can then angle the lights so they point into the boot void.

Fitting it with the Velcro tape makes it easy to remove and use as a camping lantern or inspection light.

You can set the light to come one with movement so it only works at night when you open the boot, it runs on AA batteries which last for ages & means it can't drain your car battery leaving you stranded.

If you buy the grey one it'll blend into the boot lid carpet so well you'll never know it's there.... until that is you need it, at which point you'll wonder how you ever did with without a boot light.

[rigga]

ukdj said:

My boot light mod, 1 on each side - it's like daylight!

How do they trigger?

[ukdj]

rigga said:

How do they trigger?

I used a small simple on/off latching switch, purely so I could guarantee it was off when the lid is shut etc.

I could of used reed switches/motion sensors so it activates on boot opening but chose the switch purely for 100% peace of mind that it was off when it should be amd therefore no chance of battery drain.

[rigga]

ChimpOnGas said:

I fitted this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LLOYTRON-LARGE-CUPBOARD-...

I used Velcro tape (hook side) so it grips to carpet on the underside of the boot lid, you can then angle the lights so they point into the boot void.

Fitting it with the Velcro tape makes it easy to remove and use as a camping lantern or inspection light.

You can set the light to come one with movement so it only works at night when you open the boot, it runs on AA batteries which last for ages & means it can't drain your car battery leaving you stranded.

If you buy the grey one it'll blend into the boot lid carpet so well you'll never know it's there.... until that is you need it, at which point you'll wonder how you ever did with without a boot light.

Top tip, I'm on to that, no wiring no battery drain should they go tits up

[A900ss]

spend said:

Look for a blown fuse, they probably powered the remote activation from a different circuit to the dash button?

Give that man a virtual pint for telling me (correctly) to check the blooming obvious.






Then give the man who put the fuse box there a kick up the arse!

[jojackson4]

A900ss said:

spend said:

Look for a blown fuse, they probably powered the remote activation from a different circuit to the dash button?

Give that man a virtual pint for telling me (correctly) to check the blooming obvious.






Then give the man who put the fuse box there a kick up the arse!

Am off to try that I have the boot button and it dosent work

[rigga]

rigga said:

ChimpOnGas said:

I fitted this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LLOYTRON-LARGE-CUPBOARD-...

I used Velcro tape (hook side) so it grips to carpet on the underside of the boot lid, you can then angle the lights so they point into the boot void.

Fitting it with the Velcro tape makes it easy to remove and use as a camping lantern or inspection light.

You can set the light to come one with movement so it only works at night when you open the boot, it runs on AA batteries which last for ages & means it can't drain your car battery leaving you stranded.

If you buy the grey one it'll blend into the boot lid carpet so well you'll never know it's there.... until that is you need it, at which point you'll wonder how you ever did with without a boot light.

Top tip, I'm on to that, no wiring no battery drain should they go tits up

Arrived today and fitted as suggested, utter genius suggestion

[ChimpOnGas]

rigga said:

rigga said:

ChimpOnGas said:

I fitted this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LLOYTRON-LARGE-CUPBOARD-...

I used Velcro tape (hook side) so it grips to carpet on the underside of the boot lid, you can then angle the lights so they point into the boot void.

Fitting it with the Velcro tape makes it easy to remove and use as a camping lantern or inspection light.

You can set the light to come one with movement so it only works at night when you open the boot, it runs on AA batteries which last for ages & means it can't drain your car battery leaving you stranded.

If you buy the grey one it'll blend into the boot lid carpet so well you'll never know it's there.... until that is you need it, at which point you'll wonder how you ever did with without a boot light.

Top tip, I'm on to that, no wiring no battery drain should they go tits up

Arrived today and fitted as suggested, utter genius suggestion

Glad you like it, TBH the amount of light it gives out is not blinding more what I'd call sufficient for the job, it'll definitely fill the boot with enough light to make searching for stuff in there on a dark night far easier.

It works well on auto mode but you can also put it on manual mode which seems to help the batteries last longer, just touch the switch to turn it on.

Another top tip would be to use Energizer lithium batteries, they're a lot more expensive than regular alkaline AAs but they last so much longer I feel they're well worth the extra.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-ENERGIZER-AA-x-4-LIT...

All in all you'll have a cheap reliable boot light that doesn't drain your car battery & leave you stranded if you forget to turn it off.