trunk switch
#1
Pole Position
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trunk switch
how do you remove the lower dash panel under the steering wheel? im trying to unlock my trunk switch cause i dont have the correct key for it. i have tried to look at the one on CL explaining it but it doesn't really explain that much. does anyone have any pictures?
thanks JT
thanks JT
#3
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how do you remove the lower dash panel under the steering wheel? im trying to unlock my trunk switch cause i dont have the correct key for it. i have tried to look at the one on CL explaining it but it doesn't really explain that much. does anyone have any pictures?
thanks JT
thanks JT
#4
Pole Position
Thread Starter
yea i think i have to remove the center console too. ill just wait till i pull the motor out in a few weeks to boost it and do it all then while the motor is being cleaned
#7
Here you go.
Quick write up for you.
Pull straight out on the panel covering this are to expose one screw.
Then remove three screws from this panel
Just let it fall down and hang in place
Remove two screws from the main panel. One on each corner
Now pull the left side of the panel to expose the back of the switches. It will require some effort and just use common sense on the amount of force. If it absolutly won't budge then look for something else holding it. Don't worry about undoing the right side. Its quite a bit more in depth from what I know. There is enough flex in the panel to get to what you need.
On the back of the switches there are three plugs. Leave the green on alone and remove the top right one and get it out of the way.
Then the bottom right white plug is the one you want to deal with. unplug it and cut the wires going to the keyed lock. Strip the ends and twist together. Tape, wire nut, solder, what ever you want to do and plug it back in. Check the trunk switch for functionality. If everything works put it back together. If it doesn't work the problem is elsewhere.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...T/DSC00584.jpg
Pull straight out on the panel covering this are to expose one screw.
Then remove three screws from this panel
Just let it fall down and hang in place
Remove two screws from the main panel. One on each corner
Now pull the left side of the panel to expose the back of the switches. It will require some effort and just use common sense on the amount of force. If it absolutly won't budge then look for something else holding it. Don't worry about undoing the right side. Its quite a bit more in depth from what I know. There is enough flex in the panel to get to what you need.
On the back of the switches there are three plugs. Leave the green on alone and remove the top right one and get it out of the way.
Then the bottom right white plug is the one you want to deal with. unplug it and cut the wires going to the keyed lock. Strip the ends and twist together. Tape, wire nut, solder, what ever you want to do and plug it back in. Check the trunk switch for functionality. If everything works put it back together. If it doesn't work the problem is elsewhere.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...T/DSC00584.jpg
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#9
Pretty much. The complete circuit gives the switch's power. The key cylinder actually breaks the circuit when its in the pressed in position. I didn't have the right key to fit the cylinder and It was getting old having to use the key to open the trunk every time. Just make sure to heat shrink or tape the plug side so it doesn't ground out against anything.
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