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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: LFF64 on 17 April 2012, 21:19:38
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This may be a silly question I am good at these :D
I was reading the how to section earlier and noticed hillpers boot release mod and it mentions a boot release for an estate is this something that is possible to do or have I miss read it . I was thinking it may be handy to be able to relaease the tailgate sometimes
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Does the estate not have a boot button? The saloon doesn't which is why it needs the release.
J
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Sallons have a boot release button (well facelift do not sure fore prefacelift).
But the button is useless when the car is turned on that why the boot mod is mentioned
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Not much you can do on an estate without buying an opener, which will be expensive and bulky
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I knew it was a silly question ::) :-X
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Sallons have a boot release button (well facelift do not sure fore prefacelift).
But the button is useless when the car is turned on that why the boot mod is mentioned
Oh, you mean the one on the dash. I meant the button on the boot!
I have a Facelift and it works with the engine on too! Have to wait a second or two, mind. Quicker on the blipper!
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I have a Facelift and it works with the engine on too! Have to wait a second or two, mind. Quicker on the blipper!
2002+ Saloons have a modified ECU that allows boot to be opened whether engine on or off, by pressing and holding interior release button.
2000/1 Saloons, the boot can only be opened with key out of ignition, but opens instantly on the press.
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Interesting. Mine's on a 51 plate but maybe a got a later central locking controller?
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My 2000 X plate has presumably been modified.One brief touch of the release button on the dash (often with my left knee) and it pops open.Doesnt matter if car is stopped, moving,engine running,keys in/out of ignition,whatever.Its handy in some ways and a bit of a nuisance in others.
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Is the boot release part of the central locking unit? Just wondering if you can swap the later style release for the early one. It is a pain in the bum having to remove the key all the time.
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Is the boot release part of the central locking unit? Just wondering if you can swap the later style release for the early one. It is a pain in the bum having to remove the key all the time.
Not necessary http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90516.0
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Interesting. Mine's on a 51 plate but maybe a got a later central locking controller?
Thought it came in MY2002. Is the 9th digit of your VIN a 1 or a 2?
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My 2000 X plate has presumably been modified.One brief touch of the release button on the dash (often with my left knee) and it pops open.Doesnt matter if car is stopped, moving,engine running,keys in/out of ignition,whatever.Its handy in some ways and a bit of a nuisance in others.
Yup, modified.
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Is the boot release part of the central locking unit? Just wondering if you can swap the later style release for the early one. It is a pain in the bum having to remove the key all the time.
Not necessary http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90516.0
Be aware, there are some annoying side effects of that bootmod. Courtesy lights staying on for 10s, and the risk the boot is easily accidentally opened in motion
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Which is why I asked if you can fit the later module without to much hassle
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Which is why I asked if you can fit the later module without to much hassle
Yes, but with gotchas
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This looks pretty good on an estate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6LHkKrvuM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKeAbyIXclc&feature=endscreen
8) :y
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Is the boot release part of the central locking unit? Just wondering if you can swap the later style release for the early one. It is a pain in the bum having to remove the key all the time.
Not necessary http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90516.0
Be aware, there are some annoying side effects of that bootmod. Courtesy lights staying on for 10s, and the risk the boot is easily accidentally opened in motion
The Boot Mod Relay (fitted to Police) gets around the Courtesy Light problem.
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This looks pretty good on an estate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6LHkKrvuM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKeAbyIXclc&feature=endscreen
8) :y
That's exactly what I want to do with mine!! ;D
I did consider adapting the system used on the Vectra C estate, which opens and closes the tailgate using electronic rams, but it's a hell of a lot of work, and mightily expensive too! :-\
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Estates don't have a boot release on the key fob... Do they? I know mine doesn't :-\
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On my Facelift Saloon 03' Ive also been wondering is it possible for when pushing the boot release button for the boot lid to open fully? insted of just releasing??? ??? ???
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On my Facelift Saloon 03' Ive also been wondering is it possible for when pushing the boot release button for the boot lid to open fully? insted of just releasing??? ??? ???
Simples, you just replace these:-
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j363/smudgeybabes/bootstrut.jpg)
with these:-
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j363/smudgeybabes/coilsprings.jpg)
Seriously though, it would be a brilliant mod. :y
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Which is why I asked if you can fit the later module without to much hassle
I don't think so. If you can get one with the same 2 ident letters then maybe.
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Interesting. Mine's on a 51 plate but maybe a got a later central locking controller?
Thought it came in MY2002. Is the 9th digit of your VIN a 1 or a 2?
According to the logbook the VIN is 17 alphanumerics and the 9th is a 9! Last character is a 2.
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Estates don't have a boot release on the key fob... Do they? I know mine doesn't :-\
No it doesn't.
I'm thinking of using the 3 button key from a saloon. I'd probably need the central locking / alarm ecu to go with it, and then have them tech 2'd to my car.
Then use the saloon boot release output to pop the tailgate lock and also activate a small actuator ram to push the tailgate out just far enough so that the standard rams take over and raise it.
Obviously the standard estate boot release is a manually operated push button which is connected by a rod to the catch, so this would also need modifying to with some form of solenoid.
Don't think any of this is impossible, and is basically what the fella in the youtube links has done... :-\
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This looks pretty good on an estate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6LHkKrvuM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKeAbyIXclc&feature=endscreen
8) :y
I ALSO WANT ONE OF THESE! :D Anyone speak any dutch? On www.opelomegaportal.nl (http://www.opelomegaportal.nl) should be some info about this.
Any ideas how it's done? Theres no room for any motor near hinges, nor can I see any actuator arm in videos :-\