remote central locking

donalz

hi guys new to this so here my problem i have just bought a golf 2003 and it has central locking but i would like remote central locking im from cork city anybody know where i can get it done there ?!?!

tossy

You need to get an alarm fitted that supports this (as most will) pick a good reputable fitter and avoid meta alarms because A. VW wiring systems and after market alarms can be a pain in the rear and i got a meta alarm fitted to a gold once and i had no end of compatibility problems.

donalz

tossy wrote: »

You need to get an alarm fitted that supports this (as most will) pick a good reputable fitter and avoid meta alarms because A. VW wiring systems and after market alarms can be a pain in the rear and i got a meta alarm fitted to a gold once and i had no end of compatibility problems.

hi tossy thanks for the reply back i dont want the alarm.. just remote central locking ! if that possible??

PADRAIC.M

Yeah it is possible about 100 euro for the kit without fitting for remote central locking kit

donalz

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

Yeah it is possible about 100 euro for the kit without fitting for remote central locking kit

thanks what would be the best kit for the remote central locking ??? and what kinda money would a auto sparky charge to fit it ??

redvanman

hi guys im in the same situation as the op have a 02 golf with central locking and window control.have spent last hour on ebay and there is any amount of kits for about 30-40 euro delivered.they are all self install but wiring isnt that complicated

Mar4ix

ive got 35 euro delivered central lock + alarm(+immobilizer) for my mk1 fiat punto, and installed it .... easy enough.

redvanman

hi Mar4ix which shop did you buy from ?? there's a couple in england and one in bulgaria seem very reasonable.

tossy

I would steer clear of the 30/40 ebay kits to be honest.I'd also be weary of fitting yourself unless you knew what you were at.

Also in my opinion if you were going to the trouble of buying a good remote kit and getting someone to fit it.it would be foolish not to go for the whole alarm.

donalz

tossy wrote: »

I would steer clear of the 30/40 ebay kits to be honest.I'd also be weary of fitting yourself unless you knew what you were at.

Also in my opinion if you were going to the trouble of buying a good remote kit and getting someone to fit it.it would be foolish not to go for the whole alarm.

how much would it cost me in your opinion!! all i need really is the remote central locking (kit a good one !!)and alarm fitted by someone who knows what there doing ???

redvanman

hi tossy do you know of anywhere selling good kits! the ones in the shops ive found are the 30/40 euro ebay kits being sold for twice or three times the price - fitting them is not a problem

donalz

redvanman wrote: »

hi tossy do you know of anywhere selling good kits! the ones in the shops ive found are the 30/40 euro ebay kits being sold for twice or three times the price - fitting them is not a problem

trying to hijack my thread redvanman :):)

redvanman

deffinately not donalz just happen to be in the same situation:D:D

donalz

redvanman wrote: »

deffinately not donalz just happen to be in the same situation:D:D

ha ha i know man dont worrie was only messing look on ebay for a cobra remote central locking kit was just looking at it there my self look ok and there a big name company

redvanman

the local guys to me all seem to have the kits that look like the later vw flip keys around 60/70 euro

donalz

redvanman wrote: »

the local guys to me all seem to have the kits that look like the later vw flip keys around 60/70 euro

ya but done you need some sort of chip in the filp key !! i just want something easy to press a button to open and close the car !! and cheapish to

Mar4ix

redvanman wrote: »

hi Mar4ix which shop did you buy from ?? there's a couple in england and one in bulgaria seem very reasonable.

cant remember which one in ebay, just look where is 100 % positive feadback... and suggest ... buy one, where buttons covered with slide cover.... one what i got, there isnt, and buttons are very sensitive, set alarm, or off, by very small or soft touch accidentally .

that was uk ebay shop.

good luck.

sean1141

i fitted one of these kits http://cgi.ebay.ie/Remote-Keyless-Entry-car-central-lock-KE669B-ULT-/360361800406?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e73cb2d6 to my old bora. they are very good. you also get the oe looking remote key fob. you can get the blade cut and transfer your transponder chip from your old key. there is also the option of remote closing your electric windows and sunroof (if you have them)

i think an alarm is a waste of time. no one really minds them when they go off and if somebody wants to steal your car they will most likely just break into your house and get the keys

redvanman

thanks Mar4ix got a kit yesterday (the one that looks like the vw flip key)from mcg autostyling in kells for €50.fitted it this morning in less than an hour - works perfectly and has total closure so the windows go up aswell.didnt bother with the indicators flashing because car already has the led on the drivers door card.:cool:

redvanman

donalz the kit comes with two flip fobs with key blanks in them but they're not golf blanks - was told you can get golf blanks and get them cut and there is space in the fob if you want to take the chip out of your existing key.I just took the blank out of the fob and put fob on keyring with existing key - its no bigger than gate opener remote!

mgbgt1978

I have bought and fitted 2 of these;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Remote-Control-Keyless-Door-Central-Locking-Kit-/160605434540?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2564d472ac

Fitted one to a Yaris...simple 1/2 hour job.
Fitted second one to my own picasso (the "lock" switch in the original key failed and it's almost impossible to solder in a replacement as they're so small). That was a much harder job, no problem with the locking pulse wire, but the unlock took a bit of working out.

Both are working fine and have a better range than most factory fitted remotes.