Cheap upgrade to central locking?

jeffk · 23-12-2009 9:46pm #1

Ok I have a 02 Corolla with an immobilizer but no central locking with the key ring button (probably a proper name for this).

I’m wondering what’s the cheapest way to get this upgraded to the central locking and key ring button?
I’m brutal at installing things, but have already paid a high price for the car so I don’t fancy another €200-300 on the alarm/central locking.

Thanks in advance

ronaneire · 23-12-2009 9:54pm

Your car already has central locking but only on the key not with a key fob(remote)?

colm_mcm · 23-12-2009 9:57pm

To clarify, base model Corollas have central locking, just not remote locking.

Meta and LaserLine do systems for remote central locking, lots of Corolla owners from 02-04 got it fitted. Will still be pretty much the same price as a basic alarm though.

You could go with something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Car-Remote-Control-Keyless-Entry-Door-Lock-Locking-Kit_W0QQitemZ220529701275QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item335898319b

or this

http://cgi.ebay.ie/REMOTE-CENTRAL-LOCKING-UPGRADE-UNIVERSAL-KEYLESS-ENTRY_W0QQitemZ320466149666QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9d456122

or this

http://cgi.ebay.ie/REMOTE-CENTRAL-LOCKING-KIT-NOVA-CAVALIER-CALIBRA-CORSA_W0QQitemZ350295989591QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518f449d57

Don't expect amazing quality or dependability though.

bazz26 · 23-12-2009 10:00pm

My old man had a 00 Corolla and it had remote central locking.

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:00pm

No sorry the car has central locking through the put the key in drivers door and that opens and closes it.

Confusing people with the fob, obviously thats with the central locking.

Thanks colm ill have a look now, its more the hassle of the key system and there one morning the lock froze and had to get the hot water to the key.

ronaneire · 23-12-2009 10:01pm

Take it then that there is motor in the drivers door?

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:02pm

bazz26 wrote: »

My old man had a 00 Corolla and it had remote central locking.

I had a 99 punto before this and so did that, i was disappointed to see the corolla didn't, but sure you don't get the same when you change make/model etc

colm_mcm · 23-12-2009 10:02pm

The Corolla got central locking as standard in 1997, then it got remote locking with double locking in 00, then they lost the remote and double locking in 2002 and went back to central locking, then in 2004 they got remote locking - they still have it, but bizzarely no double locking (except on the Auris)

ronaneire · 23-12-2009 10:02pm

jeffk wrote: »

No sorry the car has central locking through the put the key in drivers door and that opens and closes it.

Confusing people with the fob, obviously thats with the central locking.

Thanks colm ill have a look now, its more the hassle of the key system and there one morning the lock froze and had to get the hot water to the key.

Answers my question.... You will also need a motor for the drivers door so?

ronaneire wrote: »

Take it then that there is motor in the drivers door?

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:03pm

ronaneire wrote: »

Take it then that there is motor in the drivers door?

I think so, all i now is you put in the key and turn it and all the doors and boot open.

colm_mcm · 23-12-2009 10:04pm

ronan, no motor required. all 4 doors have actuators. car just needs to have a module wired in.

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:05pm

Colm ive seen those kits on amazon, but as you might remember from the head unit/radio change over im terrible at this sort of thing.

ronaneire · 23-12-2009 10:08pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

ronan, no motor required. all 4 doors have actuators. car just needs to have a module wired in.

Thanks Colm, I wasn't too sure.

colm_mcm · 23-12-2009 10:09pm

This will be a whole load harder. don't even attempt it.

Maybe ring around a few places and see how much they quote you. it mightn't be as bad as you think. maybe ask them about fitting a kit you supply yourself.

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:11pm

I was thinking that, door inserts, hooking to batteries, a game of find the blown fuse it not careful.

Anyone got any recommendations of a place they have used or have heard good things about? Ive never seen car alarm fitters/sellers advertised in blanch.

colm_mcm · 23-12-2009 10:13pm

MDS in Palemerstown are good. they're Clifford agents and also stock budget systems.

jeffk · 23-12-2009 10:14pm

Grand stuff thanks, ill check them out so.

EPM · 23-12-2009 10:20pm

I had an aftermarket kit put in a focus when the remote key was missing. Had it fitted by a phone kit installer for 120 squid. Had a separate remote to the key

bob50 · 23-12-2009 11:04pm

Hi there i have a o3 corolla with central locking on the remote fob but the the alarm doesnt work you can open the the doors with the key fob but the alarm dont work anyone know how to get this fixed replaced much obliged

JHMEG · 24-12-2009 12:02am

colm_mcm wrote: »

Meta and LaserLine do systems for remote central locking,

I would stick with a brand name in case you need spares/parts. If you shop around you should still get them fairly cheap... eg I bought a brand new Sigma m4 on ebay for £30.

bob50 · 24-12-2009 12:15am

thanks for that jhmeg ill give it a try

jeffk · 24-12-2009 12:20pm

Got a reply from Safesounds(I pass them going to shelbourne matches so said id email em), €300 all in.

As I thought, so ill live with the car methinks, thanks to colm ill know to aim for an `04 when I change the car in two years or so.

colm_mcm · 24-12-2009 4:06pm

ring a few more places. look in the golden pages or try a few forums like octane.ie or dtdirl. smaller outfits will probably be cheaper.

bazz26 · 24-12-2009 4:17pm

I'd also try a few auto electricians and see what they can come up with.

jeffk · 24-12-2009 4:28pm

Cheers lads i think @ this stage its one for after the xmas period and I doubt ill get it down much more than that.

It was one of those i dunno how much it costs and when you find out you think its dear ideas, but sure see what happens new year.

colm_mcm · 24-12-2009 4:31pm

Why not get the number from EPM of the guy that did it for €120?

jeffk · 24-12-2009 4:36pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Why not get the number from EPM of the guy that did it for €120?

The way i read that it was that the key went missing and that it was put in after-wards to replace the old system that was already in place?

EPM · 24-12-2009 6:37pm

Yup, bought the car minus the remote key. Got another one made up but that wasn't a remote either so had the kit put in. Came with 2 fobs and worked a treat. Was completely separate to the existing unit in the car

jeffk · 24-12-2009 6:40pm

So basically the 120 was for labor?

beachlife · 24-12-2009 7:01pm

If you need a remote central locking fitted. you can get them fitted for 120
it's not an alarm just central locking and it comes with programmable fobs.
Which means should you loose the fobs you can get replacements programmed.

jeffk · 24-12-2009 7:02pm

beachlife wrote: »

If you need a remote central locking fitted. you can get them fitted for 120
it's not an alarm just central locking and it comes with programmable fobs.
Which means should you loose the fobs you can get replacements programmed.

Cool, do you have a number or place that does this?

ciaranmul · 05-01-2010 2:43pm

beachlife wrote: »

If you need a remote central locking fitted. you can get them fitted for 120
it's not an alarm just central locking and it comes with programmable fobs.
Which means should you loose the fobs you can get replacements programmed.

This is exactly what I need too, I have a Mitsubishi L200. Any ideas on where does it?

Cheap upgrade to central locking?

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