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| Beakster |
 Oct 26 2015, 10:27 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 13-August 15 From: Calgary,AB Canada Member No.: 19,055 Region Association: None  |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| injunmort |
Nov 2 2015, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
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
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| Ansbacher |
Nov 2 2015, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
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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| eyesright |
Nov 2 2015, 06:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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. |
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| pvollma |
Nov 3 2015, 01:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 12-May 13 From: Camp Hill, PA Member No.: 15,862 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(eyesright @ Nov 2 2015, 08:01 PM)  ...or drill a hole big enough to re-install the release button regardless how it looks Mine came with the electrical release, and always required a second person to push down on the trunk lid. I did away with the electrical release and replaced it with the regular locking button:  |
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Beakster Rookie ? Need Help ! Oct 26 2015, 10:27 AM
76-914 Somewhere & probably under the dash, is a butt... Oct 26 2015, 10:34 AM
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Somewhere & probably under the dash, is a but... Oct 26 2015, 10:40 AM jor Frequently, it's a power release controlled by... Oct 26 2015, 10:38 AM Beakster I haven't had any luck trying to find this but... Nov 2 2015, 11:08 AM SirAndy any other ideas how to get it open ?? :confused:... Nov 2 2015, 12:23 PM Garold Shaffer I have seen buttons mounted in the glove box also.... Nov 2 2015, 11:59 AM rhodyguy Look around under the trunk floor below where the ... Nov 2 2015, 12:54 PM rjames The PO for my car installed it on the fuse box. It... Nov 2 2015, 02:25 PM Mike D. Uh...You could try asking the previous owner...? Nov 2 2015, 02:28 PM relentless Asking the PO would be smart. My car had some lin... Nov 2 2015, 03:09 PM Cairo94507 So.....you never looked in the trunk before you bo... Nov 2 2015, 04:51 PM 76-914 Look inside the engine compartment, drivers side. ... Nov 2 2015, 07:08 PM jor
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