2018 Trunk Release

40 to 332 · 06-06-2023, 07:29 PM

Resurrecting this old thread. Thinking of pursuing this upgrade. Have everything on hand, including a switch from a Sentra, complete with a connector with the four pigtails attached. Wiring looks pretty straightforward. My only issue is accessing the so-called gray wire in the BCM in the passenger footwell that needs to be tapped into. The space is not only tight, but freeing up the gray wire to allow splicing with the wire that will run from the switch is hindered in part by the solid block of styrofoam that sits under the carpet at the front of the footwell. For those who have completed the work, how did you tap into the gray wire? I suspect you could use a standard wire tap, but I would prefer to solder the wires. Removing the styrofoam block to allow better access would work if it wasn't glued to the carpet. Anyway looking for advice from those in the know. Thanks in advance.

nandosman · 09-05-2018, 11:03 AM

I want to do this but I don't have more button space in the middle of the seats!

nis350 · 09-05-2018, 10:22 PM

can the trunk be opened when the motor is running?

NorthStyle · 09-05-2018, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

can the trunk be opened when the motor is running?

For mine, the switch doesn't work unless the car is switched on.

axmea? · 09-06-2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

You are doing great work, but sorry, I do not see the point of this mod. One still has to walk to the hatch and lift it. What difference does it make if you press a button inside or outside?

I am not trying to be negative or diminish your work in any way. Just trying to understand.

Maybe if I was explained what the advantage was, I would do it it.

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Originally Posted by mlsully

Pulled up my messy cup holder for pics. There’s a lot going on under theee for all the factory style switches I added to the car. On the release switch, the light gray goes to the BCM. Blacks go to ground. The light green wire goes to the red wire that I cut off of the connector on the second picture. That is what lights up the switch when my lights are on. Maybe this will help clarify it.

I'm with ct on this one. You still need to get back there to open the hatch. Friend of mine tried to open/close the hatch from the spoiler and I said ah ah. "It is only I who can touch her there".

Even so --- I still repped when rep is due.

Bay Area Z · 04-14-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

For mine, the switch doesn't work unless the car is switched on.

Did you get the switch to illuminate?

NorthStyle · 04-14-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Area Z

Did you get the switch to illuminate?

Yes, it turns on via the headlight switch along with the other cabin lighting.

mini_cal · 10-03-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

can the trunk be opened when the motor is running?

I have a 2019 model. The trunk can only be opened if the doors are unlocked. Haven't tried opening the hatch while driving though haha, but since the doors autolock when you're up to speed, it will be disabled.

Trunk switch also works without turning the car on.

Sway · 04-08-2019, 03:43 PM

I’d like to do this mod too

DragonSlave02 · 04-08-2019, 04:25 PM

So I like this mod for a few reasons but to answer the question of when it can be used click list pickup I don’t know how many times my wife has bought stuff and said go pick it up I have already paid for it, aka I can’t say i forgot to pick it up or I will get it another day, but try tell some dumb Kroger employe how to use the thing it just doesn’t work (no offense to any Kroger employees on here). And also it can be released when the car is running.

bmstitt · 06-28-2019, 01:21 PM

Any thoughts?

OptionZero · 07-04-2019, 06:32 PM

Following up on this

I purchased the interior trunk release switch from Z1
https://www.z1motorsports.com/switch...h-p-13339.html

It's part #25380-JF00A

Unfortunately, it does not come with the plug, or harness that actually is needed to splice the necessary wiring to it to make it work.

I looked on various parts databases and couldn't find anything resembling the necessary wiring harness

How have others who wired this up done it?

Tractionless · 06-10-2023, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Following up on this

I purchased the interior trunk release switch from Z1
https://www.z1motorsports.com/switch...h-p-13339.html

It's part #25380-JF00A

Unfortunately, it does not come with the plug, or harness that actually is needed to splice the necessary wiring to it to make it work.

I looked on various parts databases and couldn't find anything resembling the necessary wiring harness

How have others who wired this up done it?

You really expect all of that for $84? (being sarcastic)

Contact member nissantracker they've been selling center console switches and can probably point you in the direction of the harness and connector.

milmast · 11-06-2020, 01:33 PM

Going off of what OptionZero stated, other than finding use connectors from older Nissans that have the same plug, does anyone know where to buy a pigtail for the trunk release switch?

NorthStyle · 11-06-2020, 05:07 PM

I bought mine from a 2013 Nissan Sentra... shouldn't cost more than $20-30 for the entire panel.

09-05-2018, 11:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 344 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 9	I want to do this but I don't have more button space in the middle of the seats! __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

04-08-2019, 03:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
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06-28-2019, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
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07-04-2019, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,255 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	Following up on this I purchased the interior trunk release switch from Z1 https://www.z1motorsports.com/switch...h-p-13339.html It's part #25380-JF00A Unfortunately, it does not come with the plug, or harness that actually is needed to splice the necessary wiring to it to make it work. I looked on various parts databases and couldn't find anything resembling the necessary wiring harness How have others who wired this up done it? __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

11-06-2020, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
milmast Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 84 Drives: '14 370Z TS Rep Power: 7	Going off of what OptionZero stated, other than finding use connectors from older Nissans that have the same plug, does anyone know where to buy a pigtail for the trunk release switch? __________________ Z34 TS \| R56 JCW \| CS1 EX-L \| FB6 Si YouTube: milmast => http://goo.gl/1BsLa9 Instagram: milmast => http://goo.gl/8MWPBK

06-06-2023, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 452 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 440	Resurrecting this old thread. Thinking of pursuing this upgrade. Have everything on hand, including a switch from a Sentra, complete with a connector with the four pigtails attached. Wiring looks pretty straightforward. My only issue is accessing the so-called gray wire in the BCM in the passenger footwell that needs to be tapped into. The space is not only tight, but freeing up the gray wire to allow splicing with the wire that will run from the switch is hindered in part by the solid block of styrofoam that sits under the carpet at the front of the footwell. For those who have completed the work, how did you tap into the gray wire? I suspect you could use a standard wire tap, but I would prefer to solder the wires. Removing the styrofoam block to allow better access would work if it wasn't glued to the carpet. Anyway looking for advice from those in the know. Thanks in advance.

09-05-2018, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,112 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	can the trunk be opened when the motor is running?

04-08-2019, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
DragonSlave02 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 10	So I like this mod for a few reasons but to answer the question of when it can be used click list pickup I don’t know how many times my wife has bought stuff and said go pick it up I have already paid for it, aka I can’t say i forgot to pick it up or I will get it another day, but try tell some dumb Kroger employe how to use the thing it just doesn’t work (no offense to any Kroger employees on here). And also it can be released when the car is running.

11-06-2020, 05:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,288 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I bought mine from a 2013 Nissan Sentra... shouldn't cost more than $20-30 for the entire panel.

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