Trunk pop button??
10-11-2009, 11:51 AM
#11
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 86
I realized there was no trunk release button when I shut my trunk with the keys inside when I was 50 miles from home and no spare key. The extended warranty & AAA saved my *** on that. I now keep a key copy in my owners manual
10-11-2009, 12:10 PM
#12
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 1,495
That's one of the joys of owning a convertible. Coupe guys can drop the rear seat backs and crawl into the trunk. 
10-11-2009, 12:26 PM
#13
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 265
I put my release in the glove box...
Just a handful of small parts & a few feet of wire.
The FORD part number for the switch is: D3AY-19C542-A I think it was about $6 or $7.
Here's the link to Taco Bill's install write up:
http://forums.themustangsource.com/s...d.php?t=441678
Just a handful of small parts & a few feet of wire.
The FORD part number for the switch is: D3AY-19C542-A I think it was about $6 or $7.
Here's the link to Taco Bill's install write up:
http://forums.themustangsource.com/s...d.php?t=441678
10-11-2009, 12:36 PM
#14
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: League City, TX
Posts: 342
I've never understood the appeal of trunk release buttons for S197s. Just use the button on the key fob! It's easier than opening the center console, too.
10-11-2009, 12:51 PM
#15
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Henry County, Georgia
Posts: 1,636
Not when you dont have a fob!
damn my cheapness and previous owners carelessness...
damn my cheapness and previous owners carelessness...
10-11-2009, 01:14 PM
#16
6th Gear Member
I don't carry the one for my SUV. But when I drive the Stang, I feel like I HAVE to. If I install the trunk release button I can dump the FOB.
10-11-2009, 01:20 PM
#17
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 265
I like the trunk button because I keep my FOB in my pocket and my ignition key on one of those "break away" key rings. It is a pain to get to the FOB at the Airport or other loading zone when I am in the drivers seat. It might not be something everyone needs but I like having it.
Another good place to locate the button is on the drivers kick panel above the hood release.
Another good place to locate the button is on the drivers kick panel above the hood release.
10-11-2009, 08:20 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,126
10-12-2009, 01:20 AM
#19
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,211
I miss that little button from my 03 GT. you would never think you'd need the thing...but the one time you do want to use it
ebay...about $10 shipped for each one.
very easy to program
very easy to program
10-12-2009, 05:27 AM
#20
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: PA
Posts: 1,029
locking your keys in the trunk would really suck, having the botton would help in that situation unless your dumb enough to have locked the doors also...lol