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    Offline miketyler

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    electric trunk release
    « on: July 07, 2005 - 01:00:30 PM »
    I am seeing these units around and it appears they will replace the E-body mechanical trunk latch. However, I dont want to lose my key release functionality. Am told that a modified release rod would have to be fashioned to do this. Anyone been-there, done-that?  Am looking for details

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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #1 on: July 08, 2005 - 01:24:18 PM »
    mine was out of a 86 Lebaron- fit right up and the slot was the same place. 
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #2 on: July 08, 2005 - 05:05:56 PM »
    Quote from: 71 DEPUTY on July 08, 2005 - 01:24:18 PM
    mine was out of a 86 Lebaron- fit right up and the slot was the same place. 

    and you can still use the key?  :dontknow:
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #3 on: July 08, 2005 - 08:47:21 PM »
    yep!
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #4 on: July 08, 2005 - 09:04:53 PM »
    is the key in the center of the tail panel on a Chally? The Cuda is offset to the passenger side and a long rod is used to transfer actuation from the key cylinder to the latch release
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #5 on: July 09, 2005 - 03:39:01 AM »
    Quote from: miketyler on July 07, 2005 - 01:00:30 PM
    I am seeing these units around and it appears they will replace the E-body mechanical trunk latch. However, I dont want to lose my key release functionality. Am told that a modified release rod would have to be fashioned to do this. Anyone been-there, done-that?  Am looking for details





    Thats pretty awesome, where can I find one?  :dontknow:
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #6 on: July 09, 2005 - 09:23:29 AM »
    several on Ebay - fortunately for you the Challenger will prob be a direct replacement. The Cuda on the other hand I believe will require a modified rod. If anyone has details on this please speak up. I hate reinventing the wheel if somone else has done this
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #7 on: July 10, 2005 - 11:38:01 AM »
    duh- sorry Mike- wasn't thinking of the offset in the Cuda line!!!!!
    it probley can be done with a little McGivering!!!!
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #8 on: July 10, 2005 - 12:50:56 PM »
    its okay, I'm probably gonna go for it anyway. its a cool option that I dont think many (if any) Ebody's came with.

    I would feel better if I knew exactly what needed to be done before hand. 
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #9 on: July 10, 2005 - 05:23:22 PM »

    I agree, so Mike......you be our ginnie pig.  :laughing: ;D


    Sure is a great modern upgrade to have.
    ESPEACIALLY if you keep a fire extinguisher in the trunk rather than near the console/passenger/backseat.  :'(
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #10 on: July 16, 2005 - 07:51:58 AM »
    ok, just bought one. Will report back on how the rod modification goes for Cuda's

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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #11 on: July 17, 2005 - 05:59:02 AM »
    Quote from: miketyler on July 16, 2005 - 07:51:58 AM
    ok, just bought one. Will report back on how the rod modification goes for Cuda's




    Awesome, please do Mike. "Looks" good.  :thumbs:
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #12 on: July 18, 2005 - 08:45:53 PM »
    I added an electric trunk opener a long time ago, it's a nice feature.  I used a GM switch, it looks much better than the Mopar.
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #13 on: July 19, 2005 - 01:10:13 AM »


    Awesome, I'm going to buy one now.  ;)
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    Re: electric trunk release
    « Reply #14 on: July 19, 2005 - 06:11:20 AM »
    I was going to put the switch in my glove box but the console location might work better
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