baza31 
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can some1 draw a diagram of one for me. + explain how it works.
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M2RTY 
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its a large electromagnet 
 
when it has electricity to it, the magnet pulls together and pulls the wire attached 
 
the wire connects to a door handle etc and pulls it open
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baza31 
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aint it a switch as well, like if u push it back it it triggers other solonoids to move, like with central locking 
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Richie 
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Central locking motors are actuators controlled via a control unit. 
 
2 wire actutors do not activate the other motors, yet 5 wire actuators do.
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Kris TD 
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i used a 2 wire actuator ( 2 wire central locking motor) from maplins, was onyl 8 quid.
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M2RTY 
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quote: Originally posted by AustinPXX 
Central locking motors are actuators controlled via a control unit. 
 
2 wire actutors do not activate the other motors, yet 5 wire actuators do. 
   
 
5 wire ones control rear doors too etc 
 
no need if u only want 1 door/boot to pop 
 
make sure it resets itself too (unlike maplins solinoids which are crap)
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Richie 
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I know they control rears thats why i said others    
 
Best trunk release kits ive used are ones from http://www.autoeurope.co.uk 
 
 
 
[Edited on 02-02-2004 by AustinPXX]
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kev_corsa 
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i have one of these if anyone wants to buy it
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neiliosxi 
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I have maplins 1 and its ok, resets itself fine!
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M2RTY 
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bloke demonstated one 4 me and it didnt reset, the bar might push it back down (like lifting a handle up and letting go) but it was no good 4 me 
 
the autoeurope ones look ok, never tried one, TBH id stick with my cliffords all day long
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neiliosxi 
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i'm gettin toad alarm fotted nxt wee so might get another out in, even if the cheap 1 lets me down its only 8 quid!
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baza31 
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whats that extra wire for then, the 5th 1????
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