DIY Trunk release with stock remote

windza · LvL 2 Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 54

I just finished installing remote trunk release on my FD. I've written this message once but just before I click submit my computer decided to BLUE SCREEN on me.. now a rewrite... haih..

Anyway, got the kit from Singapore. Came with instructions..

Ok here goes some pics..

1. Interface module and open view. Can see 1 IC, 2 transistors, 3 capacitors, 1 diode and 4 resistors and 1 relay. Anybody want to DIY this interface module?

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2. Actuator kit. Came pre-bend. Can get the same actuator kit for RM13 from jalan pasar

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3. Open the insulation cover of your trunk

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4. Open the rear passenger side plastic cover. This is so that you can route a cable from the trunk to front passenger side where the unlock signal wire is

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5. Open the front passenger side plastic cover. Cut open the cover to access to the yellow(unlock signal) wire. In this picture I already routed a wire from the trunk as well.

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6. Tap your wire from trunk to the yellow (unlock signal) wire

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7. Take the actuator rod and hook it to the latch. Simulate locking by pushing the latch in. Measure where the final location of your actuator and drill a hole.

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8. Connect the actuator wires with the module interface and the unlock signal. Screw it to the final position. Use double sided tape to stick the other end of actuator and module interface to body.

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Press the unlock button twice within 2 sec to open trunk. Cannot click too fast though.. else wont open.

Total damage:
Module Interface + Actuator Kit: RM147
Double Sided Tape: RM9
Wire: RM6
Time: Almost 2 hours. Could very well be faster but I'm newbie work slow.. Very Happy

Total: RM162

Kyoshiro · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 211

good job bro... thumbs up for the DIY tutorial Very Happy

decavalera · Super ACE Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 3247

kudos to you bro.... Razz

windza · LvL 2 Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 54

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

hansc · LvL 2 Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 91

wow! great info!

anyone interested in a group purcahse for that item?

devinz · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

hansc wrote:

wow! great info!

anyone interested in a group purcahse for that item?

i am really interested but am really sucks in DIY... Evil or Very Mad

ivansclee · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

windza wrote:

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

Bro, I interest DIY this kit. Can you give that guy contact no? thnks

windza · LvL 2 Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 54

ivansclee wrote:

windza wrote:

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

Bro, I interest DIY this kit. Can you give that guy contact no? thnks

U got PM bro. Good luck with the DIY!!

patricktoh · LvL 2 Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 92 Location: Kuala Lumpur

2 thumbs up!!!

joei1978 · Amateur Lvl 2 Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 171

windza wrote:

ivansclee wrote:

windza wrote:

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

Bro, I interest DIY this kit. Can you give that guy contact no? thnks

U got PM bro. Good luck with the DIY!!

bro i also interested on this DIY, but i in jb wor....plz advise

torxwrench · Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject:

windza wrote:

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

That's a great job you did Exclamation

I might be interested in adding this unlock feature..who's your supplier Question

windza · LvL 2 Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 54

torxwrench wrote:

windza wrote:

thanks guys. Anybody interested in doing the same let me know and I can hook you up with the guy who supply me the kit.

That's a great job you did Exclamation

I might be interested in adding this unlock feature..who's your supplier Question

wow.. quite a lot of interest.. Very Happy

i got from a singaporean. he installed in a lot of FDs over there. here's his email:

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he'll be happy to help you with all the info you need before your purchase. he even sent me the instructions prior to me buying the item to see if i'm comfortable with DIY the thing.

kelvinW · ACE Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1612 Location: Selangor

good one bro, u caused my hand ithcy again lar.. Laughing

hm.. last time did seen it before when i was in S'pore hangging around with S'pore FD Club members, info from them that able to DIY with some relays connection (no need electronic module), till now i still lazy to find out the relays wiring, haha....

anyway, added into my project list ..

windza · LvL 2 Joined: 15 Nov 2008 Posts: 54

kelvinW wrote:

good one bro, u caused my hand ithcy again lar.. Laughing

hm.. last time did seen it before when i was in S'pore hangging around with S'pore FD Club members, info from them that able to DIY with some relays connection (no need electronic module), till now i still lazy to find out the relays wiring, haha....

anyway, added into my project list ..

bro, I agree that you can probably do this with one or two simple relays. The problem is that you'll want to have a timeframe for your two clicks to take place. Otherwise, press unlock once, then hour later press unlock again and boot will pop.. hehehe... you dont want that right.. that's why you see in the electronic module there is a time control IC. This way only if you click the unlock button twice within two seconds your boot will pop.

If you really want to DIY, look at the picture of the module closely and get the electronic parts from Jalan Pasar.. i'm sure can get all the parts cheap.. like 20 maybe.. Very Happy

not many parts really... If my picture not clear, I can open my module again to list the parts properly.. Very Happy

good luck!!

BTW I really love this feature.. very convenient..

ceteh · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

oooohhh .... really good DIY there !!!