Central locking for a traveller

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:59 pm

I'm just about to embark on fitting a remote controlled central locking set up to Molly, hava the idea sketched out somewhere in the back of my head, just wondered if anyone else had done this, and if so, how??
My thoughts were along the deadlock line, so would only be operable by the fob, as the door and tailgate mechanisms don't seem to lend themselves to the more conventional approach.

Post by **MarkyB** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:04 pm

It's been talked about but not actually done as far as I'm aware.
How much movement do you get from the servos?
I like the idea but would want to build in some kind of fall back position for when the remote batteries go flat or the car battery etc,etc.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:21 pm

MarkyB wrote:It's been talked about but not actually done as far as I'm aware.
How much movement do you get from the servos?
I like the idea but would want to build in some kind of fall back position for when the remote batteries go flat or the car battery etc,etc.

Movement is in the order of 12mm. I agree about the dead keyfob thing and think I can use one of the "operating" servos (the front door ones) purely as an electric trigger from the drivers door keylock. Wouldn't overcome the flat car battery, but opening the bonnet by "the other method" and connecting a jump pack would sort that. Not convenientest thing, but having an alternator I am not likely to be afflicted with it too often!

Post by **eastona** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:27 pm

I have leccy windows on the traveller, and would love central locking.

There is a kit available, I've seen it online, but I guess the servo would have to be really strong to move the whole locking/unlocking mechanism?

(I'd also like new sills, floor, wood and the car back on the road, but that's a different story

) You may as well put these toys in when it's all in pieces.

Isn't the fallback getting in through the tailgate! In most factory fitted central locking systems the key works as well as the keyfob. Not sure if the same is true of these systems?

EDIT -
Knew I'd seen it somewhere -

http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk ... ction=1225

Andrew

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:51 pm

The central locking kits are FAR cheaper on ebay, and I haven't had one let me down yet on other cars!
The traveller does not have link rods in the mechanism to fit the servo to. The rear door rods, are asyou suspected, far too heavy to be operated by the servos, hence my deadlock plan, using sliding bolts. If you get really stuck, you can always unscrew the rear door hinges to get in

Post by **eastona** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:02 pm

Ahhh, I understand now, so you don't use the original locks but fit a deadlock alongside them. Good idea. Really good idea.

Andrew

Post by **MarkyB** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:08 pm

Definitely cheaper on Ebay but beware postage charges! The 1st one that popped up was only £14.49 but the postage was £11,99!
Having a laugh I think.

East to say unscrew the hinges but what if your tools are in the car?
Playing Devils advocate I know but things are easier said than done

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Post by **8009STEVE** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:22 pm

Our central locking system is 12 years old and called Charlie.

Post by **forbesg** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:55 am

eastona wrote: http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk ... ction=1225
Andrew

The smoke system gave me a laugh. Real James Bond

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-Grant.