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(Message started by: ferretmobile on Mar 17^th, 2005, 2:40pm)

Title: remote on boot
Post by ferretmobile on Mar 17^th, 2005, 2:40pm

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

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by craig on Mar 17^th, 2005, 3:33pm

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 ?... ???

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by mr._floppy on Mar 17^th, 2005, 4:26pm

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 !! :-/ :-/ :-/

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by craig on Mar 17^th, 2005, 5:40pm

that was on top gear BTW.....
apparently it works by your brain amplifying the remote signal.......

and yes,IT DOES WORK... :)

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Rod on Mar 17^th, 2005, 6:02pm

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?

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by craig on Mar 17^th, 2005, 6:55pm

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

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Rod on Mar 17^th, 2005, 9:53pm

Thanks Craig

Without seeming to get 'up close and personal,' which fragrance would you recommend?

:-* :-*

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Paul B on Mar 18^th, 2005, 6:52am

on 03/17/05 at 17:40:07, craig wrote:

that was on top gear BTW.....
apparently it works by your brain amplifying the remote signal.......

and yes,IT DOES WORK... :)

But my signal gets weaker when I do that. What does that tell us? ;)

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 18^th, 2005, 7:02am

just keep trying lower down Paul until you get a bigger signal ... ;D :-X

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Paul B on Mar 18^th, 2005, 7:07am

Good idea, but I don't want to blow the bootlid clean off its hinges! ;) ;D

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 18^th, 2005, 7:09am

ha !! madman !!!!!!! ....... hope all is well mate ....STN

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Paul B on Mar 18^th, 2005, 7:14am

Yes, pretty good thanks. And actually, my remote works perfectly. :)

Hope all is well your end too.

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Badboytunes on Mar 18^th, 2005, 8:14am

on 03/18/05 at 07:07:52, Paul B wrote:

Good idea, but I don't want to blow the bootlid clean off its hinges! ;) ;D

Paul.... I think it will take alot more than that dont you? ;D ;D ;D we all know you have small feet :P :P :P

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by ferretmobile on Mar 18^th, 2005, 12:01pm

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

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Captain / Vice Admiral on Mar 18^th, 2005, 12:55pm

New batteries on the remote and plenty of talc - should do the trick

Captain / VA

Distance was optimum about 40 feet - Scared passers by :D :D :D

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Richard on Mar 18^th, 2005, 1:11pm

Talc.................... :o, Michael please explain.

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Captain / Vice Admiral on Mar 18^th, 2005, 2:32pm

on 03/17/05 at 18:55:30, craig wrote:

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

Captain / VA

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Richard on Mar 18^th, 2005, 2:48pm

Thanks for that, I had missed Craigs post, You had me wondering then. :D

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Paul B on Mar 18^th, 2005, 4:53pm

on 03/18/05 at 08:14:36, Badboytunes wrote:

Paul.... I think it will take alot more than that dont you? ;D ;D ;D we all know you have small feet :P :P :P

I can't help it :-[

My growth was stunted by hlding remotes to my head. People be warned!

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Rod on Mar 18^th, 2005, 5:37pm

Great, Craig.

Gave the doors and boot seals the talc treatment this morning and it works really well.
;D

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.

:-[

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by craig on Mar 18^th, 2005, 5:44pm

sorry rod....
forgot to mention about the "side effects"... ;) ;)

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by Dave on Mar 18^th, 2005, 5:55pm

Additional...

Sorry if this is unnecessary... I've read most of these posts.

If your boot spring is a bit weak, ferret, put one or two cable ties on each spring like so!

http://tinypic.com/1r2hw3

Sorts it out good and proper.
D

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by ferretmobile on Mar 21^st, 2005, 10:57am

Cheers me dears :)
Ferret

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by riverside-red on Mar 21^st, 2005, 4:31pm

Sorry to hijack this thread, but I thought it would be better than starting a new one, does the remote work on the back hatch of the estate? I can hear a wirring sound, but it does not lift, or even unlock. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cos I have to unlock the car, then use the key to unlock the boot to avoid setting off the alarm.
Thanks
R-R

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by LiverpaulH on Mar 23^rd, 2005, 12:14pm

The remote does open the boot on the estate as in it unlocks it, but with the weight and no springs to automatically open it it stays in the down position.

If I open the boot with the key the alarm goes off as you say, but opening with the remote disables the alarm.

It seems you must have a prob with the release mech or the remote. Just check though that once you've opened the boot via remote that the hatch can't be lifted, you never know.

Paul

Title: Re: remote on boot
Post by riverside-red on Mar 23^rd, 2005, 8:24pm

Thanks for the info Paul, will give it a try when I manage to replace my remote.
R-R