Push button trunk release

[Reyyyyab]

Has anyone done a push button trunk release on their fox? Like replace the key entry with a button. & how yall did it please.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Has anyone done a push button trunk release on their fox? Like replace the key entry with a button. & how yall did it please.

It's a factory option on pre-90 Mustangs. I would imagine a little wiring know-how and you can add another external, weatherproof button from a modern car and wire it in parallel with the glovebox button

 

[Reyyyyab]

It's a factory option on pre-90 Mustangs. I would imagine a little wiring know-how and you can add another external, weatherproof button from a modern car and wire it in parallel with the glovebox button

The button in the glovebox doesn’t work for some reason. What might be the problem?

 

[Boostedpimp]

The button in the glovebox doesn’t work for some reason. What might be the problem?

I would assume you would have to look at the button, wiring and popper behind the door to see where the problem lies

 

[General karthief]

The button is pretty simple, getting it out is a chore, there are small tabs (more like wings) you have to squeeze them and wiggle it out. You can take the button apart and clean the contacts, not much to them. Check the wire for power, the plug has two, if you jump one of them it may pop the trunk. If the switch is good but the trunk still will not open move to the latch, the 'popper' and latch are together.

 

[Habu135]

The button in the glovebox doesn’t work for some reason. What might be the problem?

Take a look at my progress thread. I fixed my trunk release just within the past few weeks and I write about it there.

Locate the "1988 Mustang Electrical & Vacumm Trouble-Shooting Manual". That will help you immensely.

 

[Willybill32]

My ‘86 GT was a stripper, with essentially no power options. I have two newer hatches I’ve picked up to replace my rusty hatch, and both have the heated back glass and remote trunk release. Would it be difficult to set up the remote trunk release?

 

[General karthief]

Check the wiring harness in the hatch lid for the plugs.
I do have a hatch lid harness for the rear defroster.

 

[KRUISR]

I have had a temperamental hatch push button. In my case it is usually the plug in the driver foot well kickpanel where the power routes through.

 

[Willybill32]

Check the wiring harness in the hatch lid for the plugs.
I do have a hatch lid harness for the rear defroster.

I have all the hatch wiring harnesses. I wonder if the mating harnesses are present under the header panel...

 

[Mustang5L5]

The wiring should be present if it was available as an option. Is there a hole in the console under the glovebox where the button goes?

You need the button, and the popper mechanism

 

[Reyyyyab]

Take a look at my progress thread. I fixed my trunk release just within the past few weeks and I write about it there.

Locate the "1988 Mustang Electrical & Vacumm Trouble-Shooting Manual". That will help you immensely.

Thank you!

 

[General karthief]

Pm me if you need any parts for the latch or button

 

[Willybill32]

The wiring should be present if it was available as an option. Is there a hole in the console under the glovebox where the button goes?

You need the button, and the popper mechanism

Mine is an '86, and the fuel release button is behind the glove compartment door. Is that where the remote trunk release would go for that year?

 

[Mustang5L5]

That's where it is on my '88. Right above the fuel door release.

 

[General karthief]

Look back there where the fuel door button is and see if there is a connector with two wires

 

[Willybill32]

Look back there where the fuel door button is and see if there is a connector with two wires

Will do!

 

[Rdub6]

I have an ‘86. The buttons are the same as Mustang5L5 shows on his.

 

[Willybill32]

I have an ‘86. The buttons are the same as Mustang5L5 shows on his.

Thank you!