METALDISC Anyone?

[ChrisGTL]

Just been to VW to get my delocking kit, no problems there. But when I ask them about part #METALDISC they all look at me like i'm a clingon.

Tried two different VW garages now and they both say the same, no such thing.

Has anyone got a couple hanging round that they could send to me? I will pay ov course to cover postage etc.

Nothing is ever straight forward

 

[daveyonthemove]

TBH you don't need it. I put mine in, but now i need to re-pair my spare key, i've made it difficult by blanking it off.

 

[ChrisGTL]

oh, ok then.

Thats easy enough then. I can just sit on my ass now!

Infact, it's spray time!

Just hope I got the right colour paint - all my documents say my car is Luna Grey (see my sig)

But I think its platinum grey. Is Luna grey the white/silvery colour (i take it luna means 'moon' colour or something)

 

[daveyonthemove]

Don't trust your instinct, get the paint code off the label under the false floor in the boot, and check it's correct before spraying.

 

[ChrisGTL]

Don't trust your instinct, get the paint code off the label under the false floor in the boot, and check it's correct before spraying.

Got my car back today and went straight out with my newely sprayed delock caps.......

I can honestly say............SPOT ON! I was right with Platinum Grey instead of Luna Grey.

Its a damn good colour match from Halfrauds too, pics to follow this weekend (weather dependent)

 

[Phil K]

So if you don't have the METALDISC does that mean you have an open hole for water to get in behind the cover?

Did you also go to the trouble of re-locating your central locking fuse? This is the part that puts me off doing this slightly but there's no way I'd want to risk getting locked out with no way in or getting to the fuse box...

 

[ChrisGTL]

I've not done the mod yet, just sprayed it ready for Saturday.

I presume there will be a hole, but I cant see water going through? Maybe I'm wrong....

I'm not doing the fuse relocating thing..........If it locks me out can't I just get back in through the boot?

Used to do it on my MKII golf when the electrics f'ked up on my Clifford alarm.....and it made the neighbours laugh too.

 

[Jonny]

See question 6...

http://www.seat.co.uk/generator/su/uk/SEAT/site/company/FAQs/main.html

They should know what parts are needed & how to do the job...

 

[daveyonthemove]

I've not done the mod yet, just sprayed it ready for Saturday.

I presume there will be a hole, but I cant see water going through? Maybe I'm wrong....

I'm not doing the fuse relocating thing..........If it locks me out can't I just get back in through the boot?

Used to do it on my MKII golf when the electrics f'ked up on my Clifford alarm.....and it made the neighbours laugh too.

The metal disc won't stop water getting in, as its not there to begin with and you don't have water getting through.
The fuse re-location is a good idea. I f you blow a fuse then your right in thinking that you can get in through the boot, but you'll need to change the fuse. But how do you get to that fuse when your doors are dead locked shut against the fuse box cover?
Get it done mate, saves alot more hassle in the long run (for the record i have blown a fuse for the doors, luckily mine were unlocked as i was simply changing a bulb in the boot)

 

[ChrisGTL]

So you cant deactive the dead locks from inside the car? Using the open lock button on drivers door?

Did your door lock fuse blow just on its own? Or was u doing some work on it?

 

[daveyonthemove]

They are deadlocks. DEAD meaning they won't work without the key in the door lock (which your removing) or the key fob (that won't work with a blown fuse). If you don't know how they work, get in the car, lock it using the key fob and try and open the door from the inside.
The fuse blew because i was changing a bulb, but if the bulb had blown it may have blown the fuse too (like the trip switch in your house when a bulb goes).
Your shout at the end of the day, but i don't know anyone who can get into the car with dead locks on without damaging the car.

 

[ChrisGTL]

aaah right, I honestly though the deadlocks could be un-deaded using the inside button. But i'll take ur word over mine as I've not actualy tested me (cr@p) theory.

I also thought the fuse was under the bonnet :s not had the car long so please excuse my ignorrance, its hard to get used to a different layout when u've had the same car for the last 6 yrs lol

Do you reckon this wire would reach into that little drivers pocket hole after snipping it in the middle?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IN-LINE-FUSE-...ryZ15329QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[ChrisGTL]

Tested this morning - I won't be doing the fuse relocation as my dead locks un-dead themsleves once I put the key in engine and press unlock button on drivers door.

Just means the neighbours will have to listen to my alarm whilst I get the fuse box cover off.

Saves me drilling into my new car

 

[ChrisUK]

Yea, don't worry about the metal disc - I'm glad I didnt bother.

I delocked my car, but then decided I wanted a flippy key (which needs the lock in place to code the new key to your central locking) - so I just swapped it again for the lock (2 min job).

Once done, I delocked it again


I would definately relocate the fuse (38 if my memory is correct). I drilled a hole through the fuse box and my central locking fuse is now in the cubby hole underneath the steering wheel (right of drivers knee).

If the fuse blows, you get in via the key in the boot, swap the fuse, press the central locking button on your keyfob & bobs your uncle, you can open the doors.

 

[Craig Senior]

Tested this morning - I won't be doing the fuse relocation as my dead locks un-dead themsleves once I put the key in engine and press unlock button on drivers door.

Just means the neighbours will have to listen to my alarm whilst I get the fuse box cover off.

Saves me drilling into my new car

I don't think that will work if the fuse has blown.

 

[Phil K]

By pressing the central locking button on the door you are using the central locking... i.e. that button and the fob will both stop working if that fuse blows and you will not be able to get your door open to change the fuse...

 

[marshyc]

Tested this morning - I won't be doing the fuse relocation as my dead locks un-dead themsleves once I put the key in engine and press unlock button on drivers door.

Just means the neighbours will have to listen to my alarm whilst I get the fuse box cover off.

Saves me drilling into my new car

You NEED to re-locate the fuse mate. If it blows when your door is locked you WON'T be able to use the fob or the door button. The fuse will have gone which completes the circuit for the door to work. No circuit, no openy doors.

The only way to get to the fuse then will be to rip the dash apart you don't want that for the sake of a 5 minute re-locate which can't even be seen when in the car.

Also I did use the METALISC, although not likely, it is possible that some thieving scroat could remove the lock cover and just insert screwdriver and turn to pop open your doors. Remember the kit was made for the reason that these locks are known for their lack of security.

 

[ChrisUK]

Also I did use the METALISC, although not likely, it is possible that some thieving scroat could remove the lock cover and just insert screwdriver and turn to pop open your doors.

Thats not true - you cant pop open the lock without the actual key lock in it. The reason for the metaldisc is for the electronics.......but I'm not going to divulge any info in a public thread.......

 

[marshyc]

Thats not true - you cant pop open the lock without the actual key lock in it. The reason for the metaldisc is for the electronics.......but I'm not going to divulge any info in a public thread.......

Surely the lock is just a barrier to get past. The spade end of the lock as can be seen here,

fits into the slot which the METALDISC covers. Without the lock there can't you simply just place a screwdriver in the slot and turn? I know there is the solid barrel replacement in place and the cap, but in theory?

I stand to be corrected if not.

I know about the windows drop & doors unlock issue but not how it is caused. Does the METALDISC stop this?

 

[ChrisGTL]

On with the drilling then.

Put my Philips Xtreme lights in today - i'm waiting for the dark to come now.....how sad am I!