General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.

WTF!?!? I Cant beleive this

Old 10-21-2003, 05:38 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Thread Starter
 
bmsgaffer86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
bmsgaffer86 is on a distinguished road
Default WTF!?!? I Cant beleive this

OK i have a 1994 SE that didnt come with an electronic trunk release. I installed one from GMpartsdirect.com ($17 for actuator, $5 button) and everythings great and good, but there was no preexisting wiring or connectors. I had my dad call the dealer for the connectors to finish the instalation correctly the one for the actuator ALONE was $20 !!!! Thats fricken OUTRAGEOUS for a connector. YOu know how much cheaper we could buy these cars for if they used $1 connectors... :?


Grrr, anyone have a spare one or a part # i can see what i can find online with .. Thanx...
Old 10-21-2003, 06:48 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Roadrash187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: N.W. Indiana
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Roadrash187 is on a distinguished road
Default

Does anybody have the part number for the trunk release button for my car. It seems like everytime its working I dont use it that much. But when its broke Im always trying to use it.
Old 10-21-2003, 07:03 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
1992 trofeo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ab,ca
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1992 trofeo is on a distinguished road
Default

Don't you guys have truck release buttons on your fobs?
Old 10-21-2003, 07:11 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Roadrash187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: N.W. Indiana
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Roadrash187 is on a distinguished road
Default

What "fobs". My mind aint workin to well today.
Old 10-21-2003, 08:35 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
smellbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
smellbird is on a distinguished road
Default

98 should have a fob. My 95 SE had one.
If your trunk button isn't working make sure that the lockout switch in the trunk is turned to the "Off" side. I've accidentally hit that thing more than once and couldnt figure out why my trunk release wasnt working.
Old 10-21-2003, 08:51 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Expert Gearhead
 
Jim W's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 20,893
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Jim W is on a distinguished road
Default

I think as early as 90 was an option. FOB'* that is
Old 10-21-2003, 09:14 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Damemorder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Posts: 6,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Damemorder is on a distinguished road
Default

what lockout switch? my trunk button is retarded and doesn't work basically anytime i leave the keys in the house... where is this switch?
Old 10-22-2003, 12:09 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
BonneMeMN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 15,928
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
BonneMeMN is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Damemorder
what lockout switch? my trunk button is retarded and doesn't work basically anytime i leave the keys in the house... where is this switch?
The trunk button inside only works when your car is on, and in park. I dunno why, but the fob works all times when it'* in park, on or off.
Old 10-22-2003, 01:33 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Roadrash187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: N.W. Indiana
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Roadrash187 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thats what it was . I guess I must of hit it when I was in the trunk. Well at least that saves a trip to the dealer & getting it replaced again. But in my '98 when I had it off, the trunk release inside worked.
Old 10-22-2003, 01:42 AM
  #10  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
willwren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

93 doesn't have the trunk lockout switch.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: WTF!?!? I Cant beleive this



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:57 PM.