GTV6 trunk opener

[mfroes]

Hi,
Was anyone able to install an internal (or remote control) trunk opener successfully?
the bonnet lock seems similar with the front one, but with lo loop to connect a cable to it.
just wondering guys.
cheers

[colcol]

Jaycar have one, its a solenoid that pulls a cable which is attached to a cable that connects on to the lock, it also comes with a hang on switch for under dash mounting with the American inspired word of "TRUNK" on the switch, they work quite good, BUT you must run thick wires and a relay to the solenoid, if you want a remote opener and closer, you would be best to buy the kit that locks and unlocks the doors and boot, Colin,

[mfroes]

Cheers for the help Colin,
my only problem is that the GTV-6 trunk lock doesnt have a place to attach the cables like the bonnet lock.
on the GTV-6 the lock is on the trunk lid and the lock would need to do a twist motion, i guess ?!?, like using the key to be able to unlock the boot together with the other doors.
if i was able to adapt somewhere a "ring" or something like that on the lock to be able to connect the cable would be perfect.

[GTVeloce]

What are you actually trying to do? Unlock the hatch remotely or open it remotely or both? I suspect both will be very difficult and it seems a little pointless to have to use a key to unlock the hatch first and then use the remote opener.

I have just installed a central locking kit in my GTV and plan to use one of the rear door solenoids to unlock the hatch. I am happy to press the hatch button to open the hatch but just don't want to have to lock and unlock it every time I go to use it.

The barrel appears to be the same as those used on the doors so I am looking at using a similar connection on it mounted sideways on the inside of the hatch with the solenoid on the end of that. Trickiest bit will be making it look neat.

[mfroes]

i was trying to do either.
i have installed the entire central locking, window closer module, implemented one touch on the electric windows ... all good.
i still have both actuators from the "back" doors from the kit. disassembled the entire boot lock and couldn't figure out a way of doing it.
again, because to open together with the doors, the actuator would have to do a twist motion to simulate the unlock. i`d be more than happy just to press the hatch too. On the doors the "twist" you do with the key is just to push the lock/unlock rod, on the trunk, it literally flips the interior of the latch upside down, thats why i was saying about the twist motion.

SOME PHOTOS:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfa-Romeo-GTV-6-TRUNK-LOCK-BUTTON-W-KEY-gtv6-Alfetta-hatch-boot-door-/110985437059?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19d73f5f83

http://www.ar10537.com/product.php?id_product=72
http://www.ar10537.com/img/p/72-268-thickbox.jpg

one side puts a pin outside that opens the boot, when it is locked, the pin wont come out as it is on the other side.
to make it open with a remote, it would have to be adapted something to pull down a pin from inside the lock itself, but the lock is located on the boot lid itself, so to pull it down, it would have a wide going from the trunk to the lock and manufacture parts to adapt inside the lock to be able to connect it.
as soon as i get my car back from the rust treatment i`ll take some pictures again and post it here.

[GTVeloce]

Hm, I think the back of my lock looks different. When I get my car back from getting a front end alignment I will take a photo and post it up.