Any way to open rear hatch...

Jeffblue · 10-01-2010, 08:35 AM

i have a remote hatch opener. if someone could tell me the point of being able to open the hatch without actually being there to take things out or put things in i'd be curious. FYI you don't need the FOB to open the hatch as long as the car is unlocked.

shadoquad · 10-01-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i have a remote hatch opener. if someone could tell me the point of being able to open the hatch without actually being there to take things out or put things in i'd be curious. FYI you don't need the FOB to open the hatch as long as the car is unlocked.

It's just a courtesy thing for my passengers. If I'm dropping someone off at, say, the airport, I'd like to pop the latch as they exit the vehicle. It's not like I need to do that. It's just a luxury. Rather do that than have them grope around for the button or have to get out and show them where it is.

Jeffblue · 10-01-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It's just a courtesy thing for my passengers. If I'm dropping someone off at, say, the airport, I'd like to pop the latch as they exit the vehicle. It's not like I need to do that. It's just a luxury. Rather do that than have them grope around for the button or have to get out and show them where it is.

well here's what i'm thinking. the only person i'd really be concerned with being 'courteous' to with car chivalry is a girl. And chances are if i'm dropping off a girl somewhere that i'd actually care about being courteous to, i'd get out and help her with her stuff.

If its a friend i would be like 'the button is above the license plate.'
just playing devils advocate. Then again i could always just use the hatch opener on my viper remote

spearfish25 · 10-01-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

If someone could tell me the point of being able to open the hatch without actually being there to take things out or put things in i'd be curious.

It all stems from someone unfamiliar with the car trying to open it on their own. Two examples that have come up for me:
1. Friend getting in/out car and wants to put bag in/take out of the back.
2. Driving into secure facility and someone wants to search the back of the car (happened a couple times to me actually)

shadoquad · 10-01-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

well here's what i'm thinking. the only person i'd really be concerned with being 'courteous' to with car chivalry is a girl. And chances are if i'm dropping off a girl somewhere that i'd actually care about being courteous to, i'd get out and help her with her stuff.

If its a friend i would be like 'the button is above the license plate.'
just playing devils advocate. Then again i could always just use the hatch opener on my viper remote

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It all stems from someone unfamiliar with the car trying to open it on their own. Two examples that have come up for me:
1. Friend getting in/out car and wants to put bag in/take out of the back.
2. Driving into secure facility and someone wants to search the back of the car (happened a couple times to me actually)

I run into the same thing. Again, it's a niche luxury. Like, I don't understand why folks spend so much on NAV. I've got google maps. Problem solved. It's subjective to the owner.

Plus, Jeff, now that I know you've got this attitude, my panties are shut, mister.

AtomicRob · 10-01-2010, 10:36 AM

That trunk release button would come in real handy. It's kinda hard to manually open the trunk with a pick and shovel under my arm and hands when I take the body out of the rear compartment.....even harder when you have to tote a chainsaw on those special dayz........

Jeffblue · 10-01-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicRob

That trunk release button would come in real handy. It's kinda hard to manually open the trunk with a pick and shovel under my arm and hands when I take the body out of the rear compartment.....even harder when you have to tote a chainsaw on those special dayz........

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Plus, Jeff, now that I know you've got this attitude, my panties are shut, mister.

its ok, your junk hangs out of the side. you're not supposed to wear panties if you are a man. you are supposed to wear 'manties,' which are panties designed to carry some junk.

Mw65 · 10-01-2010, 01:07 PM

Here is another switch from japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE
Nissan: 25381 SWITCH ASSY, TRUNK OPENER
I am guessing it is just the switch without any cable or latch release mechanism.

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10-01-2010, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 39	i have a remote hatch opener. if someone could tell me the point of being able to open the hatch without actually being there to take things out or put things in i'd be curious. FYI you don't need the FOB to open the hatch as long as the car is unlocked.

10-01-2010, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
AtomicRob Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 40 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z P A7 Rep Power: 16	That trunk release button would come in real handy. It's kinda hard to manually open the trunk with a pick and shovel under my arm and hands when I take the body out of the rear compartment.....even harder when you have to tote a chainsaw on those special dayz........

10-01-2010, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mw65 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lumberton Tx. Posts: 22 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Here is another switch from japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE Nissan: 25381 SWITCH ASSY, TRUNK OPENER I am guessing it is just the switch without any cable or latch release mechanism.