Remote Boot Opener in ALTO LXi - Edit: Info on Pg 3 & 8 and a Detailed DIY on pg 13

amit_mechengg · 23rd June 2009, 11:24

the length of the cable is such that when routed properly it perfectly opens the lids. if you try a short route or you twist it somewhere then the release operation wont be smooth.
also the striker has to be adjusted as per your hatch door setting to ensure proper smooth locking and release.

Heman · 23rd June 2009, 15:14

Hi,

Were you able to open the Striker yourself?
I tried a lot with many different hands and screwdrivers but was unable to open it.

Also I observed that the cable is already pulling the lever almost to its end when I attach the cable to the striker. So I am not sure whether it will work or not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

the length of the cable is such that when routed properly it perfectly opens the lids. if you try a short route or you twist it somewhere then the release operation wont be smooth.
also the striker has to be adjusted as per your hatch door setting to ensure proper smooth locking and release.

cyclops · 29th June 2009, 11:40

Hey Techno, did you get the ordered parts??

amit_mechengg · 29th June 2009, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heman

Hi,

Were you able to open the Striker yourself?
I tried a lot with many different hands and screwdrivers but was unable to open it.

Also I observed that the cable is already pulling the lever almost to its end when I attach the cable to the striker. So I am not sure whether it will work or not.

it was the most difficult part in the DIY. even 2 of my screw drives broke. then i went to a nearby 2 wheeler mechanic, got his screw driver which was a t shaped bar welded to a screw driver. due to it i could get a good torque to turn the screws.

the cable has to be routed properly, so that its just enough to pull the striker. there should be very less play in the cable as the striker has very less travel.

Technocrat · 29th June 2009, 12:42

No man, not yet this parts shop is supposed to have received a big shipment on Friday but they haven't been able to sort out all parts due to shortage of people. Lets see if they take more time will have to try other means.

14000rpm · 29th June 2009, 21:46

its done!! yupp..my alto gets the remote boot release!!
The toughest part of the DIY is the striker. yupp. Now i'm one among the many who've faced trouble there. I went to a mechanic and got him to fit up the new striker and thereafter i finished up the rest of the job. I didn't have to tear up the carpet around the lever. I opened up carpet completely (driver region i.e).

mohang_j · 30th June 2009, 09:44

If you have access to a good screw driver striker screws should come easily. You can even hammer the screw lightly if it is very tight to open.

sabret00the · 2nd July 2009, 09:53

Congrats to all the souls who go to the shopping malls and dont have to roll down the windows on a rainy day to hand out the keys to the security guard before entering the parking lot...

Deserves me right to quote here, "An idea can change your life"

Heman · 9th July 2009, 00:58

I have done it...!!!

Thanks to all of you who help me do this. I was not able to remove the striker on my own but when I gave my car for the 2nd servicing I told them if they can do it. Thanks to them they did it for free.

Now looking forward to some other DIY for my Alto.

Got any idea guys...!

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

it was the most difficult part in the DIY. even 2 of my screw drives broke. then i went to a nearby 2 wheeler mechanic, got his screw driver which was a t shaped bar welded to a screw driver. due to it i could get a good torque to turn the screws.

the cable has to be routed properly, so that its just enough to pull the striker. there should be very less play in the cable as the striker has very less travel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14000rpm

its done!! yupp..my alto gets the remote boot release!!
The toughest part of the DIY is the striker. yupp. Now i'm one among the many who've faced trouble there. I went to a mechanic and got him to fit up the new striker and thereafter i finished up the rest of the job. I didn't have to tear up the carpet around the lever. I opened up carpet completely (driver region i.e).

cyclops · 10th July 2009, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heman

I have done it...!!!

Congrats..!

Now that you've done it, you'll be eager to show it off next time when you enter a mall's parking..!

pedrolourenco · 10th July 2009, 14:53

Just received all the parts. Giving the car for service tomorrow, so I'll ask them to fit it for me.

Furious55 · 10th July 2009, 22:10

Just goat the parts for the Boot release as Peter mentioned. Will get it done tomorrow when the car goes in for the first service.

83310M76G50-Lever comp, fuel lid opener Rs.41.98/-
83350M79G20-Cable comp back door opener Rs.87.93/-
82650M79G00-Striker back door latch Rs.31.06/-
Also bought a "S" logo for the hatch Rs.70.41/-
Total Rs.231.36/-
VAT Rs.28.92/-
Total Rs.260.00/-

Technocrat · 1st August 2009, 19:45

Alright I got my set too on Friday & got it fit today.

Paid Rs 181 for the parts & 300 for installation as for proper installation as lot of labor is needed, they(Tune Up Plus, Baner) removed seat, carpet & panels to do a neat factory finish job.

Yay no more switching off the car for opening the boot & special thanks to sabret00the for this great

amit_mechengg · 1st August 2009, 23:01

^^ congrats. you will feel satisfied when the security personnel comes to you and asks for keys seeing the alto. then u ask him to go behind and check.

Technocrat · 3rd August 2009, 11:26

you bet man, Went to a mall yesterday & the security guy almost raised his hand to get the keys & I told him its open with a smile, he wasn't expecting this

23rd June 2009, 11:24	#151
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,252 Times View My Garage	the length of the cable is such that when routed properly it perfectly opens the lids. if you try a short route or you twist it somewhere then the release operation wont be smooth. also the striker has to be adjusted as per your hatch door setting to ensure proper smooth locking and release.
	() Thanks

29th June 2009, 11:40	#153
cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	Hey Techno, did you get the ordered parts??
	() Thanks

29th June 2009, 12:42	#155
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	No man, not yet this parts shop is supposed to have received a big shipment on Friday but they haven't been able to sort out all parts due to shortage of people. Lets see if they take more time will have to try other means.
	() Thanks

29th June 2009, 21:46	#156
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 5,564 Times View My Garage	its done!! yupp..my alto gets the remote boot release!! The toughest part of the DIY is the striker. yupp. Now i'm one among the many who've faced trouble there. I went to a mechanic and got him to fit up the new striker and thereafter i finished up the rest of the job. I didn't have to tear up the carpet around the lever. I opened up carpet completely (driver region i.e).
	() Thanks

30th June 2009, 09:44	#157
mohang_j BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 270 Thanked: 18 Times	Striker issue If you have access to a good screw driver striker screws should come easily. You can even hammer the screw lightly if it is very tight to open.
	() Thanks

2nd July 2009, 09:53	#158
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Congrats to all the souls who go to the shopping malls and dont have to roll down the windows on a rainy day to hand out the keys to the security guard before entering the parking lot... Deserves me right to quote here, "An idea can change your life"
	() Thanks

10th July 2009, 14:53	#161
pedrolourenco Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 1,527 Times View My Garage	Just received all the parts. Giving the car for service tomorrow, so I'll ask them to fit it for me.
	() Thanks

10th July 2009, 22:10	#162
Furious55 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Margao Posts: 94 Thanked: 9 Times	Just goat the parts for the Boot release as Peter mentioned. Will get it done tomorrow when the car goes in for the first service. 83310M76G50-Lever comp, fuel lid opener Rs.41.98/- 83350M79G20-Cable comp back door opener Rs.87.93/- 82650M79G00-Striker back door latch Rs.31.06/- Also bought a "S" logo for the hatch Rs.70.41/- Total Rs.231.36/- VAT Rs.28.92/- Total Rs.260.00/-
	() Thanks

1st August 2009, 19:45	#163
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Alright I got my set too on Friday & got it fit today. Paid Rs 181 for the parts & 300 for installation as for proper installation as lot of labor is needed, they(Tune Up Plus, Baner) removed seat, carpet & panels to do a neat factory finish job. Yay no more switching off the car for opening the boot & special thanks to sabret00the for this great
	() Thanks

1st August 2009, 23:01	#164
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,252 Times View My Garage	^^ congrats. you will feel satisfied when the security personnel comes to you and asks for keys seeing the alto. then u ask him to go behind and check.
	() Thanks

3rd August 2009, 11:26	#165
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	you bet man, Went to a mall yesterday & the security guy almost raised his hand to get the keys & I told him its open with a smile, he wasn't expecting this
	() Thanks