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YOUR RESEARCHRemote front trunk release - is retrofit possible?
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At a minimum, you'll need the actuators for the front and rear lids, the button console, perhaps a new door sill, and probably a new remote receiver.
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Too many parts to change out, running wires to the trunk, taping into a power source, possibly requiting a change in the wiring harness.
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Use their trunks
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Out of curiosity, how often do people use their trunks?
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In what MY were 996s fitted with remote front trunk release function and multiple button keys?
I would like to upgrade my '99C4, and am asking if anyone has converted a cable release front hood to a remote version by swapping parts from a later 996 or Boxster. As for the cost of new keys, I need to replace them anyway, since my door lock/unlock is not working. Thought this might be an opportunity to add the remote front trunk release at the same time.
...Rickker
what, no comments from anybody? Am I really the first person to think about doing this? I would appreciate some feedback, even if it to say that it can't be done.
...Rickker
^^^ LOL
Retrofitting power locks is doable, but I'd imagine that there'd be more to a trunk release, you'd need the remote, ir receiver, actuator...
After some googling, found this. Of course it won't be OEM.
Remote trunk release
Look at PET (or online at Pelican Parts) and get an idea of the parts you'll need. At a minimum, you'll need the actuators for the front and rear lids, the button console, perhaps a new door sill, and probably a new remote receiver.
Oh, and add to that a new wiring harness (or adapting the current wiring harness)... I think it would be quite a project.
Out of curiosity, how often do people use their trunks? I don't think I use mine even once a month - and I drive daily (to work... don't run many errands).
Thank you, but I already have a long string (cable). What this forum doesn't need is unhelpful comments like yours. I am on here to learn and obtain useful information and was hoping that someone had already carried out this project.
...Rickker
I think I'd prefer the cable version for the front trunk as I believe you're still able to open it even with a dead battery to access said dead battery. I vote keep the cable
Jeez, lighten up a little.
Have you determined exactly why your current door lock/unlock functions are not working? It could be that you don't need new keys, just a reprogram from the dealership.
Your project may be doable but, IMO, not worth the expense. Too many parts to change out, running wires to the trunk, taping into a power source, possibly requiting a change in the wiring harness.
Buck up little soldier...if u can't stand a little joking thrown in with all the free advice u get, then....
BTW, mine is the cheapest and easiest solution, by far.
I've already been through the reprogramming routine at a Porsche dealer, for about $130. They swapped parts from 2 keys to get one working. It worked only a few days, and only at very close range. New replacement keys are expensive, in Canada at least, about $230 if I recall correctly. I figured that if I were going to spend that much, it would be nice to be able to open the trunk remotely as well, for the same reasons posted above on this thread.
....Rickker
I test drove a 996 a week ago and overall the car was in fantastic shape, but they did have issues trying to open the frunk. I actually thought it was kinda funny watching the salesman panic a bit and we did eventually get it open, but am sure my wife wouldn't find it nearly as funny if out and she couldn't open it. Is this a common issue?
OK, I have my answer. It appears that this is not a practical retrofit. Thank you all for your input and comments. I will stick with my OEM cable release.
....Rickker
