Central locking ... from the passenger side?
#1
Has anyone managed to "rig up" central locking that'll work from the passenger door?
Last weekend I ripped the front door trim off of my scooby in a vain attempt to see if it was possible to hardwire the passenger door lock to make it operate the central locking.
Conclusion... it's not possible without adding a door solenoid/motor to the driver's door, and a sensor/switch to the passenger door.
This got me thinking. Apparantly(?) some alarm/immobilisers, like the Meta Aquila, provide remote c/locking. If the scooby is short of the appropriate solenoids and switches how does this work? Does the installer also have to provide the additional parts, or does the alarm/immobiliser come with them?
I have adequate security (hope I'm not tempting fate!) so I do not really want to spend £400 quid on another system just to provide more convenient c/locking. If I could source suitable solenoids/switches I'm sure my needs could be met "on the cheap".
I could go to my local Subaru dealer, but no doubt they'd want me to purchase full mechanisms at an arm and a leg, or maybe I should trawl a few breakers yards. Anyone know of other sources?
- Colin.
P.S.
The lock mechanisms in the Scooby doors are provided courtesy of Nissan!!!
Last weekend I ripped the front door trim off of my scooby in a vain attempt to see if it was possible to hardwire the passenger door lock to make it operate the central locking.
Conclusion... it's not possible without adding a door solenoid/motor to the driver's door, and a sensor/switch to the passenger door.
This got me thinking. Apparantly(?) some alarm/immobilisers, like the Meta Aquila, provide remote c/locking. If the scooby is short of the appropriate solenoids and switches how does this work? Does the installer also have to provide the additional parts, or does the alarm/immobiliser come with them?
I have adequate security (hope I'm not tempting fate!) so I do not really want to spend £400 quid on another system just to provide more convenient c/locking. If I could source suitable solenoids/switches I'm sure my needs could be met "on the cheap".
I could go to my local Subaru dealer, but no doubt they'd want me to purchase full mechanisms at an arm and a leg, or maybe I should trawl a few breakers yards. Anyone know of other sources?
- Colin.
P.S.
The lock mechanisms in the Scooby doors are provided courtesy of Nissan!!!
#2
Nothing to do with your post but your P.S.
Have a look at a Mitsubishi Lancer & see how many parts you can recognise from your Scooby! My father has a 93 GLX Estate & I was very miffed to recognise bits on my brand new MY99 - Front indicators, mirrors, some of the switchgear & more!
Have a look at a Mitsubishi Lancer & see how many parts you can recognise from your Scooby! My father has a 93 GLX Estate & I was very miffed to recognise bits on my brand new MY99 - Front indicators, mirrors, some of the switchgear & more!
#3
Colin,
I have a Meta alarm system and I had to buy another motor/solo for the passenger door.
It cost about an extra £50.
I was talking to another alarm fitters after and they told me that the "Extra" components really came to about £15.
Apart from that I know nothing.
Dave
I have a Meta alarm system and I had to buy another motor/solo for the passenger door.
It cost about an extra £50.
I was talking to another alarm fitters after and they told me that the "Extra" components really came to about £15.
Apart from that I know nothing.
Dave
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