124 boot release - retro fit ??

[Deadly Dave]

My alarm fob has a button for opening the boot lid but the cars lock mechanism doesn't have the necessary solenoid. Is there a lock out of a newer car that will fit or has anyone made up a system ??

 

[Dec]

If it is your desire that the boot lid will flip open when you unlock the boot with the boot open button on the remote then I don’t think it can be done on that year of W124, all the locking was via key blade in door and boot lock, there was no factory remote on a 1988 W124 as far as I know.

In any case a different type of lock is required in order to do the “flip the lid open” trick, I don’t think that one exist for your particular car… others may know more.

Dec

 

[Deadly Dave]

Hi Dec, I didn't think one was ever available for the 124 but I was wondering if someone had found that a lock from some other model could be adapted to flip the lid. Its just another one of those things that I don't need but want anyway

 

[V12]

Talbir was trying to do this using parts from a facelift W140. He started collecting bits in 2007.
I don't know if he ever achieved it though.
An aftermarket boot popping solenoid wouldn't be too difficult but you would need to use a separate remote for it.

 

[Deadly Dave]

but you would need to use a separate remote for it.

I have that on my alarm fob.

 

[V12]

What alarm system have you got? Has it got an output for that extra remote button?

 

[Dec]

Hi Dec, I didn't think one was ever available for the 124 but I was wondering if someone had found that a lock from some other model could be adapted to flip the lid. Its just another one of those things that I don't need but want anyway

I know what you mean alright, its very handy when your hands are full to be able to flip the boot open, unfortunately any lock of the type that you require, that was not designed for your car, just wont fit, as suggested modification in some way might work.


Dec

 

[Deadly Dave]

I know what you mean alright, its very handy when your hands are full to be able to flip the boot open, unfortunately any lock of the type that you require, that was not designed for your car, just wont fit, as suggested modification in some way might work.
Dec

I took the lock out previously to see if I could attach a solenoid but couldn't.

What alarm system have you got? Has it got an output for that extra remote button?

I cant remember what system it is, I fitted it years ago. It has the output and the wire runs to the boot lock.

 

[Druk]

I have a 107 which has had the door locks converted to electric operation. Also the third button on the (Laser) alarm remote is engineered to work a solenoid operating the bootlid release. Basically I used a spare door solenoid to pull a trace wire which, in turn, pulls on an extra lever mounted to bear on the release lever. It's not exactly rocket science and you will just have to assess what your particular lock arrangement requires to make it work.

 

[Deadly Dave]

I just found this pic, I don't know if its a 124 but there is a boot release switch. Can anyone identify the console ??

 

[Deadly Dave]

Thread revival. I still want to do this. Would a lock off a R129 fit the C124?