How to wire a trunk release button
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Originally posted by icemant180@May 5, 2005, 12:15 AM
I don't understand the purpose of hiding the button. So how do you lock the rear seats? If a thief really wants or knows what you have in your trunk they will just punch out the trunk lock on the lid with one strike.
I don't understand the purpose of hiding the button. So how do you lock the rear seats? If a thief really wants or knows what you have in your trunk they will just punch out the trunk lock on the lid with one strike.
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Originally posted by flamin ponyexpress@May 5, 2005, 2:02 PM
All you got to do is put the cloath pull handles toward the inside of the trunk and the only way to get the seats to come down would be from the inside of the trunk.
All you got to do is put the cloath pull handles toward the inside of the trunk and the only way to get the seats to come down would be from the inside of the trunk.
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Just a general update, I've started noticing that every time I close the glove box hard the trunk pops open. Oops. I guess I have to extend the little rubber stopper on the door so it won't hit the button.
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Hey Dustin,
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too!
I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved.
Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too!
I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved. Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
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Originally posted by SoFL05GT@May 19, 2005, 9:17 PM
Hey Dustin,
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too! I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved.
Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
Hey Dustin,
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too!
I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved. Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
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Originally posted by SoFL05GT@May 19, 2005, 10:17 PM
Hey Dustin,
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too! I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved.
Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
Hey Dustin,
Thanks to your fine instructions, I now have nice new trunk release button
And it even works too!
I installed mine a little to the right of where you placed yours, thinking it might have a better chance of not popping the trunk when you close the lid hard. However, when you slam it a little too hard it still popped the trunk, like yours. The cure seems easy enough. The rubber stopper is hollow and caves in too easily, so I filled the stopper with some black silicone sealer. When it finally dries, I can reinstall the bumper and my problem should be solved. Following is a picture of my button, which is similar to yours, only it's red.
(McMaster-Carr P/N 6915K242, 12 mm Harsh Environment Push-Button Switch Red Round Button With 19.7" Length Wire Leads) It cost $9.20 plus $4.00 shipping.
I'll have to try the silicone trick, thanks. I was going to order the same switch you used but I already had the other one lying around. I'm glad you like it.
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FYI a white/purple wire can be found in the passenger kick panel or SJB, blk 52 pin plug, pin 13. This wire just needs a ground to activate the trunk release. Would be easier than supplying power the the solenoid wire. (This information comes without warranty. Please verify all wiring questions with a knowledgeable tech.)
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Originally posted by ualpow@September 30, 2005, 4:39 PM
FYI a white/purple wire can be found in the passenger kick panel or SJB, blk 52 pin plug, pin 13. This wire just needs a ground to activate the trunk release. Would be easier than supplying power the the solenoid wire. (This information comes without warranty. Please verify all wiring questions with a knowledgeable tech.)
FYI a white/purple wire can be found in the passenger kick panel or SJB, blk 52 pin plug, pin 13. This wire just needs a ground to activate the trunk release. Would be easier than supplying power the the solenoid wire. (This information comes without warranty. Please verify all wiring questions with a knowledgeable tech.)
If you can find this wire, attach it to one lead on a switch and the other lead tie to a ground (attach to a metal piece somewhere).
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Originally posted by 364@October 7, 2005, 12:08 PM
Do you have a trunk monkey in your stang? I ordered mine last spring and have been on the waiting ever since.
Do you have a trunk monkey in your stang? I ordered mine last spring and have been on the waiting ever since.
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Originally posted by htwag@October 8, 2005, 11:59 AM
We need to develop a site-related "how to..." section with more detail.
We need to develop a site-related "how to..." section with more detail.
I totally agree. It would be great to have a how-to forum. Only thing allowed in their are writeups for DIY...
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I'm picking my switch up from McMaster-Carr tomorrow morning. I'm tired of having to bring my keys with me every time I need to get in the trunk. It's a complete pain in the hiney. Thanks for your write-up, Dustin!
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no problem
Try to mount the button as close to the rubber bumper as you can, and fill the hollow bumper with silicone sealant. This will help prevent the button being pushed if someone hits it with their knee.
Try to mount the button as close to the rubber bumper as you can, and fill the hollow bumper with silicone sealant. This will help prevent the button being pushed if someone hits it with their knee.
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Okay, this has driven me nuts the past few weeks. :angry:
I got everything wired in according to your directions, Dustin, pressed the button...nothing! I check the voltage on both leads and see nothing. When I press the installed momentary switch, my ohmmeter indicates the circuit closes. Conversely, when I press the trunk release button on the fob, the pink/orange wire is hot, 12V. That being said, if I tap the pink/orange wire and attach the other wire to the negative lead on the battery, how is voltage getting provided to the trunk release when I press the button? What am I missing here? :scratch:
I got everything wired in according to your directions, Dustin, pressed the button...nothing! I check the voltage on both leads and see nothing. When I press the installed momentary switch, my ohmmeter indicates the circuit closes. Conversely, when I press the trunk release button on the fob, the pink/orange wire is hot, 12V. That being said, if I tap the pink/orange wire and attach the other wire to the negative lead on the battery, how is voltage getting provided to the trunk release when I press the button? What am I missing here? :scratch:
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If you are using the Pink/orange wire, you have to supply posiitive voltage through the switch. -OR- You can supply a ground through the switch to the white/purple wire in the passenger kick panel or SJB, blk 52 pin plug, pin 13 to open the trunk.
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Originally posted by panamajk89@November 9, 2005, 1:29 PM
Okay, this has driven me nuts the past few weeks. :angry:
I got everything wired in according to your directions, Dustin, pressed the button...nothing! I check the voltage on both leads and see nothing. When I press the installed momentary switch, my ohmmeter indicates the circuit closes. Conversely, when I press the trunk release button on the fob, the pink/orange wire is hot, 12V. That being said, if I tap the pink/orange wire and attach the other wire to the negative lead on the battery, how is voltage getting provided to the trunk release when I press the button? What am I missing here? :scratch:
Okay, this has driven me nuts the past few weeks. :angry:
I got everything wired in according to your directions, Dustin, pressed the button...nothing! I check the voltage on both leads and see nothing. When I press the installed momentary switch, my ohmmeter indicates the circuit closes. Conversely, when I press the trunk release button on the fob, the pink/orange wire is hot, 12V. That being said, if I tap the pink/orange wire and attach the other wire to the negative lead on the battery, how is voltage getting provided to the trunk release when I press the button? What am I missing here? :scratch:
You need to give the pink/orange wire some juice, which I described doing in post #20
Buy a mini fuse add-a-line at the car parts store. You can see in the picture which fuse I pluged into. I used a 3 amp fuse for the button. Crimp the add-a-line to the other wire for your button and plug it into the fuse box. I already had a slot cut, but you will need to dremel a slot for your wire to stick out of the fuse box cover.
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Originally posted by dustindu4@November 10, 2005, 1:07 PM
You need to give the pink/orange wire some juice, which I described doing in post #20
I'd first try doing what ualpow said and try to find the white/purple wire he is talking about. Strip some insulation off it if you find it and arc it to the body and see if it releases the trunk. That's a better way of doing it I think. When I did it I didn't know you can do that.
You need to give the pink/orange wire some juice, which I described doing in post #20
I'd first try doing what ualpow said and try to find the white/purple wire he is talking about. Strip some insulation off it if you find it and arc it to the body and see if it releases the trunk. That's a better way of doing it I think. When I did it I didn't know you can do that.
