Electric boot release

[Okibi]

Some info here:
http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=49039&start=180

[Okibi]

Early NB install

JCar kit








A standard central locking actuator could also be attached to this rod to pop the boot unlocked.




If you have the factory alarm with the 3rd blue button that flashes the indicators this button can be used to for your boot release


Use a vampire clip to splice into this wire to get your positive to trip the relay that powers the actuator


I drilled a hold in the lock near where the factory boot cable connects

Grabbed these bits off an old bike

Attached them like this

I used the cable nut that came with the kit to attach both cables together









If things turn pear shaped and the button stops working check these fuses hidden under the dash under the steering column

I cut a sheath for the cable



And made a bracket

Earthed the wire from the actuator

Mounted the relay


This was 8 years ago and it still works fine.

[khlmx5]

Thx for sharing this. Does ur car have central lock? Wud it be much harder to install central lock and or immobilizer?

[Okibi]

The instructions to do with wiring in the release to the alarm is only if you're running the Mazda 3 button remote like this. That system will already have alarm/central/microwave sensor.