Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Muzorewa » Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:32 pm

Not even a half-eaten cheese sandwich? :D
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by nth » Mon Oct 06, 2014 3:40 pm

Simon Jones wrote:Dunno. One way to find out :)
Ok, so done a bit of mythbusting today. Shorting out the switch doesent work to bypass it as the switch has to be pressed then released before the roof will close.
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by bob uk » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:54 pm

nth wrote:
Simon Jones wrote:Dunno. One way to find out :)
Ok, so done a bit of mythbusting today. Shorting out the switch doesent work to bypass it as the switch has to be pressed then released before the roof will close.
Thanks for that
It saved me from having to try it :)
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Simon Jones » Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:05 pm

The link to the Maplin remote kit I posted earlier can be configured for momentary switching so would save all the extra wiring.
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Mark.T » Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:17 pm

I agree. I'm 5'9" and can just about reach it, but I was thinking of just using a basic 'remote' ... ;)

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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Simon Jones » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:48 pm

We tend to keep a large umbrella in the roof so this often gets used to prod the switch.
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Bongolian » Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:12 pm

Hello folks, not looking to move, instead needing a replacement switch, anyone spotted suitable replacement options anywhere.?
I’ve currently wired in a simple push switch which works fine, but am looking for one that’ll slot straight into the space.?
(All the ones I’ve seen so far are circular in shape like an ignition push switch).
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Bob » Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:19 pm

Bongo Spares will be able to supply one. :wink:
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF9JSxkUSE
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Bongolian » Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:04 pm

Thanks very much Bob.. :D
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Re: Moving the Roof Lock Cancel switch

Post by Bob » Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:21 pm

Happy to help. :wink:
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF9JSxkUSE
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