[PINITI]

hope i posted in the right spot. has anyone devised a way to wire up a button on the dash to pop or release the rear hatch? is it possible to do this, and within reason$$? if it can be done maybe one of the buttons on the I-key (or extra alarm remote) can trigger it also - great for loading items just purchased with full hands.

 

[johnmax]

There is a yellow wire (according to the service manual) in the rear door coming from the opener switch that will do this. I didn't hook it up to my alarm remote as I found it just as easy to just push the opener button since you have to pull there to open the hatch anyway. Can be done, but running a wire into the rear door is a PITA :? .

 

[infx35]

This might be a little off topic, but I think there should be a manual rear hatch release in case of an emergency which requires the rear hatch to be opened from the inside. Like a trunk release in a sedan...my .02

 

[johnmax]

I think there is if you pop off the little plastic door on the rear door inside panel. Have to check that.

 

[johnmax]

Yup there is. A metal lever which opens the hatch.

 

[mushutofu]

Not trying to be an ass but why would there be a need for a trunk realase in the back :lol: It not like you could ever get locked into the trunk. Just climb over the rear seat. :wink:

 

[johnmax]

In case the battery is dead and you need to open the hatch.

 

[infx35]

Yup there is. A metal lever which opens the hatch.

Thanks!

When I was researching different dealerships regarding my purchase of the FX, the one on the showroom floor's battery was dead and neither the dealer or I could figure out how to open the hatch.

This is just something good to know if an emergency does require this function...need to keep my family & friends safe! :wink: