central locking on plus 2
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Hi all,
I can't find the particular post on this. I remember reading about someone who had fitted this to their plus two and also I think there was a link or website with photos showing the central locking kit with remote fob.
I did try to save it the information but appear to have lost it.
Can anyone put me onto the correct thread please?
Also is there an easy way of searching for my previous posts?
Thanks very much
I can't find the particular post on this. I remember reading about someone who had fitted this to their plus two and also I think there was a link or website with photos showing the central locking kit with remote fob.
I did try to save it the information but appear to have lost it.
Can anyone put me onto the correct thread please?
Also is there an easy way of searching for my previous posts?
Thanks very much
- seaandmoor
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Go to Google and enter the following term
central locking site:www.lotuselan.net/forums/
or
http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl ... tnG=Search
Thanks to Gary Anderson for this idea. The search on LotusElan.net is a little problematic at times.
David
1968 36/7988
central locking site:www.lotuselan.net/forums/
or
http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl ... tnG=Search
Thanks to Gary Anderson for this idea. The search on LotusElan.net is a little problematic at times.
David
1968 36/7988
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msd1107 - Fourth Gear
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I purchased this kit from Spyder but have not installed it yet. Looks like it should be fairly straight forward though.
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/central_locking_kit.htm
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/central_locking_kit.htm
Stu
1969 Plus 2 Federal LHD
1969 Plus 2 Federal LHD
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stugilmour - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi
I do not know how expensive the Spyder kit is?
The Spyder kit looks like a univeral kit so should not be Lotus money?
Have a look a Maplins kit first, you may save yourself some money?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=12303
There are also lots of kits on Ebay.
Hope this helps
I do not know how expensive the Spyder kit is?
The Spyder kit looks like a univeral kit so should not be Lotus money?
Have a look a Maplins kit first, you may save yourself some money?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=12303
There are also lots of kits on Ebay.
Hope this helps
50/0951 1968 Wedgewood blue +2, 1990 Mini Cooper RSP
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Hi,
I'd agree with Jason, I've had a Maplins kit fitted to my '68 +2 for about 6 years, switched off the alarm so is truly remote. Only use the doorkey occasionally now just to check the barrel is not seizing up.
Bought the lot, alarm & locking, in one of their sales for less than ?50. No problems with it, except that water found its way into one actuator and I had to replace it - cheap replacements from Maplins.
dennis
I'd agree with Jason, I've had a Maplins kit fitted to my '68 +2 for about 6 years, switched off the alarm so is truly remote. Only use the doorkey occasionally now just to check the barrel is not seizing up.
Bought the lot, alarm & locking, in one of their sales for less than ?50. No problems with it, except that water found its way into one actuator and I had to replace it - cheap replacements from Maplins.
dennis
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I was thinking about looking at systems for MGBs and the like, the locks are BMC and there ought to be a suitable solution out there.
Mike
Mike
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Hi,
Has anyone fitted central locking to an early + 2? I have a 68 with the chrome internal handles and the heavier gauge operating arms.
Pics of the rod connection to the lock would be really helpful.
Thanks.
Keith
Has anyone fitted central locking to an early + 2? I have a 68 with the chrome internal handles and the heavier gauge operating arms.
Pics of the rod connection to the lock would be really helpful.
Thanks.
Keith
- tablets32
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Keith,
I can't help you with specific pictures, but there are lot's of universal remote central locking kits out there at evry reasonable prices. Take a punt at ?20 and make it work, looks like they fit most applications.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-REM ... 0375507292

I can't help you with specific pictures, but there are lot's of universal remote central locking kits out there at evry reasonable prices. Take a punt at ?20 and make it work, looks like they fit most applications.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-REM ... 0375507292
Kindest regards
Alan Thomas
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fitting an alarm will come with a central locking feature which you just add a couple of small motors within the doors connecting to the lock rods, any good auto electrical alarm fitters will do it for you
- weddingcarclive
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I am picking up 4 door kit tomorrow,it's possible I can get another for under ?10 if other one still there I will buy it as well(clearance item) ,any one wants it let me know
- el torro
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I installed mine and found it problematic, so removed it. I purchased a replacement kit but have not installed it yet. The kits are pretty standard from eBay, etc.
The control module(s) can be fairly big, so before going too far with the install consider where you want the stuff to reside behind the dash.
Other issue is getting all of the required wires through the tube at the door hinge. I already used thicker wire for the window motors, so getting the lock motor wires in there was a bit of a challenge.
The main issue I had was with getting the motors to consistently move the lock rods. The kit provide rod clamps and stuff; issue I had was getting the servo firmly mounted and adjusted. I never did fully figure out how exactly Spyder expected the supplied mounting pieces to work. Definitely take a shot at your own mounting idea; great if you post results.
My car has the later flat plastic interior handles; looking at the parts book yours looks like a stronger remote actuating rod. Not sure though, do you have a lock mechanism at the interior door latch? If not, I assume the servo would be mounted completely differently and operate vertically on the latch/lock unit.
My door locks are a bit of a pain even without the servo's, so not really all on the lock kit. Anyway, nice feature when it works, and maybe I will give it another try.
HTH
Stu
The control module(s) can be fairly big, so before going too far with the install consider where you want the stuff to reside behind the dash.
Other issue is getting all of the required wires through the tube at the door hinge. I already used thicker wire for the window motors, so getting the lock motor wires in there was a bit of a challenge.
The main issue I had was with getting the motors to consistently move the lock rods. The kit provide rod clamps and stuff; issue I had was getting the servo firmly mounted and adjusted. I never did fully figure out how exactly Spyder expected the supplied mounting pieces to work. Definitely take a shot at your own mounting idea; great if you post results.

My car has the later flat plastic interior handles; looking at the parts book yours looks like a stronger remote actuating rod. Not sure though, do you have a lock mechanism at the interior door latch? If not, I assume the servo would be mounted completely differently and operate vertically on the latch/lock unit.
My door locks are a bit of a pain even without the servo's, so not really all on the lock kit. Anyway, nice feature when it works, and maybe I will give it another try.
HTH
Stu
Stu
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stugilmour - Coveted Fifth Gear
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yes a 5 minute lotus job takes 3 hours,thanks for info I got the maplin kit
- el torro
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Maplin
Was ?33 then ?23 then ?9.99 ordered a set,went to pick it up ?7.99 sod that I'll have two sets Thank You
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/central-door- ... stem-yd77j
You can't better than that !!!!!
John
Was ?33 then ?23 then ?9.99 ordered a set,went to pick it up ?7.99 sod that I'll have two sets Thank You
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/central-door- ... stem-yd77j
You can't better than that !!!!!
John

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John,
This vehicle could just be the one for you
This vehicle could just be the one for you

- KevJ+2
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john.p.clegg wrote:Maplin
Was ?33 then ?23 then ?9.99 ordered a set,went to pick it up ?7.99 sod that I'll have two sets Thank You
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/central-door- ... stem-yd77j
You can't better than that !!!!!
John
Hi John,
That kit doesn't come with remotes and works from the standard key in the door or the locking lever of the handle inside. Will you link it into your remote alarm?
Kindest regards
Alan Thomas
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