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iaross · 26-12-2005, 14:30

Is it worth getting one of these kits? IMHO its a pain having to stop the engine when picking people up who want to bung stuff in the boot. Looking at the kit from the MGOC.

Petevick · 26-12-2005, 15:22

I've fitted one, mainly as a precaution if I lock my keys in the boot (button is hidden and wired permanent live). Phil Brindley has also fitted one and is going to fit one to the bonnet as well (or so he says

). I bought a kit off Ebay for about £20.

Chris T · 26-12-2005, 15:23

In the summer I helped Pete V fit a kit from eBay (cost around £20) and it was very good for the money. In Pete’s installation it was used as an emergency boot unlocking (for key’s in the boot) but if your going to use it day-to-day then you would need to use a suitable relay wired into the handbrake warning light and ignition switch.

Edit:Pete’s fast fingers

TF160SA · 26-12-2005, 18:35

Yip i got one just for that reason and it was a great buy!!

TrickyIreland · 27-12-2005, 15:03

are they easy enough to fit though?
the kits on ebay seem to be sellin well, do they come with everything needed?

Chris T · 27-12-2005, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickyIreland

are they easy enough to fit though?
the kits on ebay seem to be sellin well, do they come with everything needed?

The kits from eBay don’t include a relay but otherwise they are very comprehensive, although the switch is not very in keeping with the F/TF’s interior so you may want to change that for something ells, but even if you spend say another £10 on other items it is still cheaper then kits from Moss and the like.

Ranti · 28-12-2005, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris T

(....) but if your going to use it day-to-day then you would need to use a suitable relay wired into the handbrake warning light and ignition switch.

Maybe somebody may help me with a draft including relay connections to handbrake light, ignition key and the rest of circuit???? I am NOT so skillful.

BR & thanks in advance

David

Chris T · 28-12-2005, 23:02

I haven’t done it myself but Phil_B has, try sending him a PM.

MGSED · 29-12-2005, 10:44

Could anyone tell me the item number for these boot solenoids? I think its a great idea but @ £70 from moss they're not cheap.

Petevick · 29-12-2005, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGSED

.....but @ £70 from moss they're not cheap.

thats why I got a kit off Ebay for £20

MGSED · 29-12-2005, 20:26

So what do I have to look for on ebay then? Had a brief look but no finds.

Chris T · 29-12-2005, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGSED

So what do I have to look for on ebay then? Had a brief look but no finds.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Falcon-Electri...QQcmdZViewItem

Petevick · 29-12-2005, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris T

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Falcon-Electri...QQcmdZViewItem

that will be the very one young man

, and still the same price.

DrXerox · 02-01-2006, 09:20

Here's one you could try. It looks like the same kit thats on Ebay. Its £12.95

http://www.autoeurope.co.uk/producti...?productID=788

Chris T · 02-01-2006, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrXerox

Here's one you could try. It looks like the same kit thats on Ebay. Its £12.95
http://www.autoeurope.co.uk/producti...?productID=788

Looks identical.

Welcome DrXerox were about in Leicestershire are you?

DrXerox · 02-01-2006, 09:35

Hi Chris. I'm in Market Harborough with my mgtf Spark. I say my tf spark, but its er indoors on the registration doc, I just pay for it!!

Petevick · 02-01-2006, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrXerox

Hi Chris. I'm in Market Harborough with my mgtf Spark. I say my tf spark, but its er indoors on the registration doc, I just pay for it!!

Welcome good Dr, you may want to take a look at FPOWER.co.uk or North Leicester MG for local meets etc. We have one on the 15th Jan

LtNick2 · 03-01-2006, 07:32

Hi,

sorry, just saw this thread right now. I have fitted a electric boot opener, i think it's a great thing. I've installed it with a rellay, but as i installed it i know where i'll have to shorten to open the boot without ignition.
I installed the relay between the warning light of the handbreak and the speedo illumination. The idea was the illumination so that you can only open it with ignition on, and the handbreak light so i won't open while driving. But thinking about it later the handbreak light is enough, it will ONLY ligth up if the ignition is on... But i won't do any changes now.
On my homepage i have some pics of installing it, but sorry, only german (till now, i WANT to do a translation, if i find the time...):
http://www.angelmahr.de/mg/boot/

Cheers,
Sven

BVDL75 · 04-01-2006, 04:49

Sounds like a great idea and I may install one in my TF however If the keys are in the boot you cant turn on the ignition so I was thinking of puting it in more discrete position and conecting it to the parkers or dash lights so all I need to do is have the lights on to trigger it. Thus any wood be theif that finds is still cant open the boot unless they have read this post and give it a try.

Petevick · 04-01-2006, 05:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by BVDL75

Sounds like a great idea and I may install one in my TF however If the keys are in the boot you cant turn on the ignition so I was thinking of puting it in more discrete position and conecting it to the parkers or dash lights so all I need to do is have the lights on to trigger it. Thus any wood be theif that finds is still cant open the boot unless they have read this post and give it a try.

I installed mine to a permanent live, I've hidden the button tho

26-12-2005, 14:30	#1
iaross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yorkshire from 2nd May :o) Car: 99 MGF & 04 TF Posts: 2,578	Electric Boot Release Is it worth getting one of these kits? IMHO its a pain having to stop the engine when picking people up who want to bung stuff in the boot. Looking at the kit from the MGOC.

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Petevick regained interest Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leicestershire Car: MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow Posts: 39,683	I've fitted one, mainly as a precaution if I lock my keys in the boot (button is hidden and wired permanent live). Phil Brindley has also fitted one and is going to fit one to the bonnet as well (or so he says ). I bought a kit off Ebay for about £20. __________________ Pete Vickerstaff - Proud to drive an MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links Soft Resin Badges for sale

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TF160SA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: far far away Car: MG TF Posts: 739	Yip i got one just for that reason and it was a great buy!!

27-12-2005, 15:03	#5
TrickyIreland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tunbridge Wells Car: MGF Posts: 522	are they easy enough to fit though? the kits on ebay seem to be sellin well, do they come with everything needed?

29-12-2005, 10:44	#9
MGSED Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Midlands Car: MG TF Posts: 245	Could anyone tell me the item number for these boot solenoids? I think its a great idea but @ £70 from moss they're not cheap.

29-12-2005, 20:26	#11
MGSED Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Midlands Car: MG TF Posts: 245	So what do I have to look for on ebay then? Had a brief look but no finds.

02-01-2006, 09:20	#14
DrXerox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicestershire Car: TF 135 Spark Posts: 77	Here's one you could try. It looks like the same kit thats on Ebay. Its £12.95 http://www.autoeurope.co.uk/producti...?productID=788

02-01-2006, 09:35	#16
DrXerox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicestershire Car: TF 135 Spark Posts: 77	Hi Chris. I'm in Market Harborough with my mgtf Spark. I say my tf spark, but its er indoors on the registration doc, I just pay for it!!

03-01-2006, 07:32	#18
LtNick2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stuttgart /Germany Car: MG TF Posts: 52	Hi, sorry, just saw this thread right now. I have fitted a electric boot opener, i think it's a great thing. I've installed it with a rellay, but as i installed it i know where i'll have to shorten to open the boot without ignition. I installed the relay between the warning light of the handbreak and the speedo illumination. The idea was the illumination so that you can only open it with ignition on, and the handbreak light so i won't open while driving. But thinking about it later the handbreak light is enough, it will ONLY ligth up if the ignition is on... But i won't do any changes now. On my homepage i have some pics of installing it, but sorry, only german (till now, i WANT to do a translation, if i find the time...): http://www.angelmahr.de/mg/boot/ Cheers, Sven

04-01-2006, 04:49	#19
BVDL75 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Car: MG TF 135 & Subaru Liberty GT turbo Posts: 15	Sounds like a great idea and I may install one in my TF however If the keys are in the boot you cant turn on the ignition so I was thinking of puting it in more discrete position and conecting it to the parkers or dash lights so all I need to do is have the lights on to trigger it. Thus any wood be theif that finds is still cant open the boot unless they have read this post and give it a try.

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