I just got my New 914 home late last nite .. Sorry guys for the Dumb ??? But because the guy had a back PORSCHE tail light lens installed .. I don't see that there is a trunk lock release button to open the back trunk .. So now how do I get the back trunk open and were would this now be ?? Thanks
Somewhere & probably under the dash, is a button that you push to release the trunk. The key needs to be in the on position. Don't leave it in the on position for more than 5-10 seconds. We don't have an ACS position on our cars switch. You will hear it "thump" when you depress the button. Some times they stick so you will need someone to push down on the lid when you push that button.
Frequently, it's a power release controlled by a press-button on the drivers side edge at the top of the engine compartment. If you press that button while pushing down lightly on the trunk, it should release.
Also, there should be a small hole in the center of the rear reflector, where you could insert a thin pin or awl to release the mechanism in case of battery failure.
I haven't had any luck trying to find this button and still haven't been able to open the back trunk .. any other ideas how to get it open ??
I have seen buttons mounted in the glove box also. There has to be either a button to push OR might have pull knob hidden somewhere. I would expect it to be within arms reach of the drivers seat.
Can you ask the person you bought it from?
Look around under the trunk floor below where the latch is located. You might find a odd wire that serves as a manual release. The electric button is probably somewhere. You'll know it when you see it. It might be red.
The PO for my car installed it on the fuse box. It could be anywhere. After you get tired of looking, use Sir Andy's method- At some point even if you find the trunk release button you'll need to know the manual method for when the thing fails.
Uh...You could try asking the previous owner...?
Asking the PO would be smart. My car had some linkage from the solenoid to the lock, so going in from the plastic cups as per above you could try to just push down on the linkage to release the catch.
I actually made a metal rod, bent to catch that latch from the back. HTH
So.....you never looked in the trunk before you bought it? Or maybe it was already open. Keep looking you will find the button hidden somewhere. I can't stand those panels but that's me.
mine had a button mounted next to the fuse box but I don't know why because there is no latch, just lift it open
My switch is what looks like the left license plate light. It is actually a rubber boot that houses a switch inside that when pressed upward activates the solenoid release inside the trunk and the trunk pops open. I believe its a pretty common kit people use with the light panels. See if you have this.
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I found the button on mine mounted under the center of the steering column. Its a small button...and half the time it clicked but the trunk didn't open...not enough voltage. If that happens to you have someone press down on the trunk - easy does it - and then lift when the catch clicks open.
Then make sure there's a small hole in case things don't work in the future as was mentioned above...after you make sure there is plenty of voltage...or drill a hole big enough to re-install the release button regardless how it looks...or throw the reflector away and fill in the holes when you repaint...
Good luck, welcome to 914World, and be sure to pick up the jack stands that came with it.
Look inside the engine compartment, drivers side. You should have a wire harness passing thru over the wheel well on it's way to the trunk. If the switch is in the cabin you should see an aftermarket wire coming from the trunk and going back to the cabin. Or, look for a wire that looks out of place and trace it.
Look inside the engine compartment, drivers side. You should have a wire harness passing thru over the wheel well on it's way to the trunk. If the switch is in the cabin you should see an aftermarket wire coming from the trunk and going back to the cabin. Or, look for a wire that looks out of place and trace it.
I've seen a small rod behind the rear valence attached to the trunk latch as well.
Thanks Guys for your all your advice ... I was able to locate an odd wire and put power to it and the trunk opened ...
Well? Wut did you find?
Drugs, money or reality... RUST
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