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Jcb
23-09-07, 12:01 PM
Having just fitted solenoids in the doors, i seem to have found myself a problem. The rod from the solenoid which is sposed to do the locking/unlocking can't beattatched to the current set-up. I.e a lttle plastic clip holding the rods that are already on the mechanism won't harness another connection.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/...oor_clip_1.jpg (http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/6/1413322/door_clip_1.jpg)

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/...oor_clip_2.jpg (http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/6/1413322/door_clip_2.jpg)

Where the hell can i find these little buggers? Is there an alternative?

Anyone had this problem before when retrofitting central locking?
R1CH
23-09-07, 12:43 PM
Same probs when fitted CL in my old shell, i had some of them clips off a CL equiped car so just swapped them over, you'll just have to wonder down the scrappy and get a few.
Maybe clips off Cav / Astra ect ... will fit ?

Rich
Adam
23-09-07, 01:38 PM
Undo that rod, put the end through the hole of the other one, then put the clip back on :confused:
R1CH
23-09-07, 01:43 PM
Clips aren't long enough, I try'd that !
Adam
23-09-07, 01:46 PM
Hmm, i cant remember how mine are done, but i still definently have the original door pin rods.

How did yesterday go btw? You never said Hi :( lol
R1CH
23-09-07, 02:48 PM
Still uses same 'metal' rods, just the white plastic clips are different.

LLTN - PM'd
Saloony
23-09-07, 03:21 PM
Make the rod longer(new rod, make one from an old hanger) and connect it further up the door pin rod with a brass 'choc block' affair.
Jcb
23-09-07, 03:34 PM
sounds like a plan, it'll certainly be quicker than finding some clips, it's always the little things, huh...!
Saloony
23-09-07, 03:38 PM
At the end of the day it gets the job done, may sound alittle bodgey but no one has to look at it and it works well:thumb:
Jcb
23-09-07, 09:41 PM
couldn't agree more. i'll aquire some hangars this week!
how was your holiday anyway mate?
Saloony
24-09-07, 01:43 PM
Bloody good, it was well deserved. Gutted im back now tho.
Jcb
29-09-07, 03:52 PM
good to hear! by the way, I ended up using some zip ties or whatever you call them, to strap all the rods together. holding out nicely so far!