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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #15 on: 23 April 2012, 21:53:31 »
Quote from: doz on 23 April 2012, 21:03:24
Which is why I asked if you can fit the later module without to much hassle
Yes, but with gotchas
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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #16 on: 24 April 2012, 13:06:05 »
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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #17 on: 24 April 2012, 13:31:22 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2012, 19:33:03
Quote from: RobG on 23 April 2012, 19:12:39
Quote from: doz on 23 April 2012, 18:21:01
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #18 on: 24 April 2012, 13:46:54 »
Quote from: P6UL K on 24 April 2012, 13:06:05
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #19 on: 24 April 2012, 18:14:13 »
Estates don't have a boot release on the key fob... Do they?  I know mine doesn't  :-\
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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #20 on: 24 April 2012, 20:27:48 »
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #21 on: 24 April 2012, 20:51:54 »
Quote from: Sam Burton on 24 April 2012, 20:27:48
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:-


with these:-


Seriously though, it would be a brilliant mod.  :y
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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #22 on: 24 April 2012, 21:30:29 »
Quote from: doz on 23 April 2012, 21:03:24
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #23 on: 24 April 2012, 21:34:47 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2012, 19:31:30
Quote from: Grrrrrr on 23 April 2012, 16:17:35
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #24 on: 24 April 2012, 21:51:43 »
Quote from: P6UL K on 24 April 2012, 18:14:13
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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Re: BOOT RELEASE
« Reply #25 on: 25 April 2012, 07:13:19 »
Quote from: P6UL K on 24 April 2012, 13:06:05
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 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  :-\
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