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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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I installed my trunk release switch today inside my glove box so i don't have to fumble for the key remote to open the trunk from inside the car. It only took a few minutes and was a really cheap modification.




Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Where did you get the release button and wiring?

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Where did you get the release button and wiring?

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+1, Me Too, Me Too!
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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you should have seen me the first time I tried to open the trunk from the inside of the car, I must have looked around like an idiot for a few solid minutes before giving up and hitting the remote more details! I want to do this mod, I might put it in the center console though.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I had an 04 gt that i had and after about 6 months of owning it, i found out it had a trunk release in the glove compartment. Funny thing is, the way i found out is by watching someone in an 04 v6 mustang pop their trunk from the inside. After that i started looking inside and i found it, boy did i feel stupid. Now i own an 08 mustang gt and im pretty sure that it does not have a trunk release button. I wonder why they didn't bother to put them in these cars.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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The release button is available from your FORD dealer the part number is D3AY-19C542-A it is about $10 or less. it is also available online from

https://www.trademotion.com/partloca...FSgQFQod1EPtZQ

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http://www.newfordparts.com/

It's a bit cheaper online but you pay shipping.

All you need besides the switch is two female wire connectors, one ring connector and a T-Splice connector. About 3 feet of wire 18GA or 20GA stranded. The total cost is less than $15.

There is an excellent write-up at this link:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=480723

It takes about an hour and a half to do, and it's well worth the effort.
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Yeah I did that too a month ago, but now I have to remember that I have it! LOL
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Casey4s
The release button is available from your FORD dealer the part number is D3AY-19C542-A it is about $10 or less. it is also available online from

https://www.trademotion.com/partloca...FSgQFQod1EPtZQ

OR

http://www.newfordparts.com/

It's a bit cheaper online but you pay shipping.

All you need besides the switch is two female wire connectors, one ring connector and a T-Splice connector. About 3 feet of wire 18GA or 20GA stranded. The total cost is less than $15.

There is an excellent write-up at this link:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=480723

It takes about an hour and a half to do, and it's well worth the effort.
awesome thanks! gonna add this to the list of tweaks
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Here is where I installed mine, easier to get to. I took the switch out of a cadillac and I already had some remote wire so it ended up being free .

Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Seems you got this info from a previous Trunk Release threads?

https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...bout-15-a.html

https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...se-how-to.html


Try this mod out for size....

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