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ferretmobile
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remote on boot
« on: Mar 17th, 2005, 2:40pm » |
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Hi guys, my remote opens and closes door locks o.k.
and used to open boot on the odd occasion.
Now it wont open the boot at all...I can open the boot with the key no probs and with the remote VERY close to the lock thingy with the boot lid open I can hear the lock going whirr-tink if you get my drift. but it just dont want to open on the remote. This is so frustrating and not to mention embarassing when you are standing there pressing away and Mrs ferretmobile looks at me in that "what now?"that only the femail of the species has mastered.... 
Ferret
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craig
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sorry for stating the obvious here,but i take it you have tried new batterys,and giving the remote a bit of a clean out ?... 
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mr._floppy
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #2 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 4:26pm » |
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You could try putting the remote to your temple ( on your head , that is , not your shrine to Britney or Kylie ) and pressing the button.
Seriously, it does work , it doubles my boot opening range to about 30 yards, don't ask how !! 
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craig
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that was on top gear BTW.....
apparently it works by your brain amplifying the remote signal.......
and yes,IT DOES WORK... 
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Rod
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #4 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 6:02pm » |
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When my boot won't open, I find that the seals are simply sticking and the motor is whirring until I give it a helping hand. Dead embarrassing in ASDA carpark. I recall an old Post that suggested the best thing to rub onto the seals. Trouble is, I can't remember what it was. Anyone got a better memory than me?
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craig
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strange as it may seem rod,but if i remember the smart money was on talcum powder (yeah,i know ),the boot ususally tends to stick in wet weather,hence i suppose,talcum powder on the seal will help prevent this...
HTH
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Rod
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #6 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 9:53pm » |
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Thanks Craig
Without seeming to get 'up close and personal,' which fragrance would you recommend?
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Paul B
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #7 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 6:52am » |
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on Mar 17th, 2005, 5:40pm, craig wrote:that was on top gear BTW.....
apparently it works by your brain amplifying the remote signal.......
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But my signal gets weaker when I do that. What does that tell us?
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SaveTheNight
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #8 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 7:02am » |
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just keep trying lower down Paul until you get a bigger signal ...  
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Paul B
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #9 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 7:07am » |
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Good idea, but I don't want to blow the bootlid clean off its hinges!
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SaveTheNight
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #10 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 7:09am » |
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ha !! madman !!!!!!! ....... hope all is well mate ....STN
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Paul B
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #11 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 7:14am » |
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Yes, pretty good thanks. And actually, my remote works perfectly.
Hope all is well your end too.
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on Mar 18th, 2005, 7:07am, Paul B wrote:| Good idea, but I don't want to blow the bootlid clean off its hinges! |
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Paul.... I think it will take alot more than that dont you? we all know you have small feet 
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ferretmobile
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #13 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 12:01pm » |
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I have now tried the talc trick and all seems to be ok again
If I use the remote on the boot it works better on the off side of the car. Is this because the pick up is on the off side?
I have also tried optimum distance and it is about six meters. I will try the temple trick this weekend and see if I can increase the working distance 
Thanks again Ferret
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Captain / Vice Admiral
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New batteries on the remote and plenty of talc - should do the trick
Captain / VA
Distance was optimum about 40 feet - Scared passers by 
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Richard
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Talc....................  , Michael please explain.
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Captain / Vice Admiral
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on Mar 17th, 2005, 6:55pm, craig wrote:strange as it may seem rod,but if i remember the smart money was on talcum powder (yeah,i know ),the boot ususally tends to stick in wet weather,hence i suppose,talcum powder on the seal will help prevent this...
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Richard - If you put Talcum powder on the rubber boot seals - it seems to prevent humidity and vacuum sticking - thus - opens with real power and speed - of course -adjust the springs as well if needed
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Richard
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Thanks for that, I had missed Craigs post, You had me wondering then.
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Paul B
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #18 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 4:53pm » |
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on Mar 18th, 2005, 8:14am, Badboytunes wrote:
Paul.... I think it will take alot more than that dont you? we all know you have small feet
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I can't help it 
My growth was stunted by hlding remotes to my head. People be warned!
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Rod
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Re: remote on boot
« Reply #19 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 5:37pm » |
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Great, Craig.
Gave the doors and boot seals the talc treatment this morning and it works really well.
But the lady friend was a bit 'iffy' when I picked her up and she needed to be sweet talked about the nice smell inside the car.
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