Manual Trunk Release!

Trips · 11-27-2011, 06:25 PM

Hey guys I wanted to share this since some members have asked, And I saw it when I was wiring up the third light.

There is a cable with a handle held in place with Velcro. It is supposed to be used in the event their's NO power and access to the trunk is required.

I hope this helps.

Pic one shows the handle uncovered by the carpet I used a red tag to show the location.

MattP725 · 11-27-2011, 08:46 PM

Pretty sure it is also in case someone is locked in the trunk. Believe it is now a law that there is some sort of emergency unlock somewhere in the truck. My Mazda's actually glows in the dark.

Trips · 11-27-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

Pretty sure it is also in case someone is locked in the trunk. Believe it is now a law that there is some sort of emergency unlock somewhere in the truck. My Mazda's actually glows in the dark.

I'm pretty sure you're right on that also.

2004YZFR1 · 11-27-2011, 08:58 PM

If you did get locked in there the wouldn't be a chance in hell that you would see it. Ha ha.

Skeeterbop · 11-27-2011, 10:07 PM

If anyone gets locked in our trunk (assuming OP does have a coupe and not the roadster) and can't get out, they have more serious issues than needing to find that manual release. I could understand on the roadster, but there is seriously no way you could ever get locked in our "trunk". On the coupe I think it is for as Triple's said; in case you need to get it open and there is no power.

Trips · 11-27-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

If anyone gets locked in our trunk (assuming OP does have a coupe and not the roadster) and can't get out, they have more serious issues than needing to find that manual release. I could understand on the roadster, but there is seriously no way you could ever get locked in our "trunk". On the coupe I think it is for as Triple's said; in case you need to get it open and there is no power.

I've corrected the first post and title to reflect that its just for the event of power loss and not necessarily an Emergency.

wstar · 11-27-2011, 10:36 PM

Yeah I've used mine on power loss before actually. My battery breaker/cutoff is in the trunk, and once I switched off the battery there while working on the car and then closed the trunk lid

. Doors still open though, so just had to reach through for that trunk pull cord.

Jordo! · 11-27-2011, 10:39 PM

Neat.

So in theory this could be modified so you have a manual release on hand?

wstar · 11-27-2011, 10:48 PM

Seems like it. I think we discussed the idea once in some other thread somewhere. It's just a simple mechanical pull-cable, you'd just need to extend it a few feet and find a way to secure it in place, say along the outer bottom of the driver's seat along the floor where you can reach it or something.

MattP725 · 11-27-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

If anyone gets locked in our trunk (assuming OP does have a coupe and not the roadster) and can't get out, they have more serious issues than needing to find that manual release. I could understand on the roadster, but there is seriously no way you could ever get locked in our "trunk". On the coupe I think it is for as Triple's said; in case you need to get it open and there is no power.

Lol true story.

mtaxelson · 11-28-2011, 12:38 PM

thanks for posting this. i recently removed the rear bumper, closed the trunk and said hmm how do i get this bugger open without the button...needless to say i had to hold up the bumper and reconnect the switch to open it...FAIL! but this is very helpful.

Nismodean · 08-05-2015, 12:19 PM

You're white!?

TerribleONE · 08-05-2015, 12:30 PM

Wut??

MacCool · 08-05-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismodean

You're white!?

Interesting question to ask. Trying to parse the implications....

SalA · 04-13-2017, 04:04 PM

Thanks for posting this. Did not know how this could be fixed without pulling out pieces of the interior!

11-27-2011, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Manual Trunk Release! Hey guys I wanted to share this since some members have asked, And I saw it when I was wiring up the third light. There is a cable with a handle held in place with Velcro. It is supposed to be used in the event their's NO power and access to the trunk is required. I hope this helps. Pic one shows the handle uncovered by the carpet I used a red tag to show the location. Last edited by Trips; 08-31-2014 at 01:28 AM.

11-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	If anyone gets locked in our trunk (assuming OP does have a coupe and not the roadster) and can't get out, they have more serious issues than needing to find that manual release. I could understand on the roadster, but there is seriously no way you could ever get locked in our "trunk". On the coupe I think it is for as Triple's said; in case you need to get it open and there is no power. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-27-2011, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Yeah I've used mine on power loss before actually. My battery breaker/cutoff is in the trunk, and once I switched off the battery there while working on the car and then closed the trunk lid . Doors still open though, so just had to reach through for that trunk pull cord. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-27-2011, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Neat. So in theory this could be modified so you have a manual release on hand? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-27-2011, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Seems like it. I think we discussed the idea once in some other thread somewhere. It's just a simple mechanical pull-cable, you'd just need to extend it a few feet and find a way to secure it in place, say along the outer bottom of the driver's seat along the floor where you can reach it or something. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-27-2011, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Pretty sure it is also in case someone is locked in the trunk. Believe it is now a law that there is some sort of emergency unlock somewhere in the truck. My Mazda's actually glows in the dark.

11-27-2011, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	If you did get locked in there the wouldn't be a chance in hell that you would see it. Ha ha.

11-28-2011, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 14	thanks for posting this. i recently removed the rear bumper, closed the trunk and said hmm how do i get this bugger open without the button...needless to say i had to hold up the bumper and reconnect the switch to open it...FAIL! but this is very helpful. __________________ Stillen CAI-Fast Intentions LTH & CBE-R/T Tuning UPREV-Kenwood DNX6960-180 Custom Headlights-Avant Garde M310-Tien Springs-LLUMAR 20%-Escort Passport 8500XI-H&R Spacers 15/20-JL AUDIO-Rear Fog-Color Matched Handles-Shaved Rear Hamburger-PJDM Knob-322 WHP 272 FT-LBS TQ

08-05-2015, 12:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
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08-05-2015, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
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04-13-2017, 04:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	Thanks for Posting Thanks for posting this. Did not know how this could be fixed without pulling out pieces of the interior! __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

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