Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 349
To activate the relays closed circuit I've used boot light for 12v+ (So that it doesn't open when car is locked) and the tailgate handle is -
Permanent 12v feed from the tow bar fuses for the actuator.
I've just been thinking, I wounded if my CJB is giving out enough current to activate my new fitted relay, To replace 12v from boot light. Just something for me to try.
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21st Jun 2016 12:31 pm
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 349
Connected release handle back upto the cars wires. Put the actuator +12v wire on my relay and - to the body. Nothing happened. It was worth a try I suppose. Thinking positive, I do have it working the other way.
21st Jun 2016 1:25 pm
mallo
Member Since: 10 Feb 2009
Location: Jersey
Posts: 351
Hi Antjp
Thanks for the relay information/connection........ sorry to hear it didn't work connecting up to the CJB, its sounds like your CJB is a bit sick........ I also have had the sunroof drains done, I wonder if there is some water damage on the CJB on your unit??
Perhaps if I find that the new actuator does the same I would try and drive the relay from the CJB and use a different supply to power the actuator via the relay..... or get a feed from the lights........ if I was going down this route I think I would add a bypass switch that can be accessed from the back seats to save crawling through the car when it doesn't work ......
Have a good afternoon.
21st Jun 2016 1:36 pm
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
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I have this push bike cable installed to my tailgate release just incase it stops working. I fitted this a couple of years back when my release cable end broke off.
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22nd Jun 2016 4:39 am
mallo
Member Since: 10 Feb 2009
Location: Jersey
Posts: 351
Hi all
New actuator arrive on Friday and first chance to fit it this evening (was in France for the weekend).....
And the difference is day and night, I am pleased to say that the actuator has resolved my issues.
As has been stated before, sometimes the actuator will operate a couple of times before it stops working othertimes it seems to do multiple operations without stopping, a bit strange....... I am so happy that I can get in the boot again as it was becoming a pain.
It seems like the new apart has a slightly different manufacturing marks/names?? I wonder if the newer one will last longer????
Thanks everyone for their help with it, it's a good feeling when it all works again.
26th Jun 2016 9:06 pm
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
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I'm pleased you have sorted it. I'm pleased with mine now it's working. Not only that, The other problems it's had over the last year has been horrific and I hated it for a while. Now I love it again.
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as it was becoming a pain.
