Trunk Release module on 05 STi question

SUBIRU · 01-10-2006, 01:30 PM

The Legacy alarm remotes have a trunk release button on them. I know that the remotes can be programmed to work with an 05 sti alarm unit. my question is, does the alarm unit on the STi support the additional trunk release button on the remote?

i did a search on wiring a trunk release kit on factory alarms but the only solution i found was to wire the second unlock press that unlock all doors to unlock the trunk instead. thats not the route i'd like to take.

as i mentioned, i have an 05 STi with upgraded factory alarm. just wondering if the alarm brain itself would be able to utilize the trunk release button from another subaru alarm remote.

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-11-2006, 05:26 AM

^^ I don't believe so. You could get an aftermarket alarm and have a trunk release installed (I did this on my previous alarm) but there is no mechanism installed on our cars that would allow for automatic trunk open.

SUBIRU · 01-11-2006, 07:10 AM

hey SVT, i'm aware that our cars don't have the trunk release mechanism, but if i bought one (a trunk release kit - comes with solenoid, wiring, relay), can i attach it to the existing factory alarm brain?

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-11-2006, 02:10 PM

^^ Oooh, that I don't know.

SubyFi · 06-20-2006, 09:26 PM

Hey dug this post up with a idea I came up with.

Do this mod to have the unlock button to unlock all four doors on one press.

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3077

Then this frees up the RED with GREEN stripe wire (used to be the unlock all doors) to trigger a remote trunk setup (relay, solenoid). So when you push the UNLOCK button on the transmitter 2 times within 5 seconds, the trunk will open.

Okay, who wants to do this first?! Please post a write up

SUBIRU · 06-21-2006, 07:45 AM

i heard of that, but you have to get rid of the safety lever on the inside of the trunk.

SubyFi · 06-21-2006, 08:38 AM

I don't understand why the emergency escape handle has to be removed. The trunk opening solenoid pulls a cable to release the latch. You can drill a new hole in the latch for the solenoid cable.

lackskill · 06-21-2006, 03:49 PM

IF SOMEONE DOES THIS I WILL FOLLOW SUIT. If no one does this in the next 2 months, it will be done by me. I loved that feature on my last car.

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unrequited · 06-22-2006, 07:59 AM

Anybody priced out trunk solenoids or know how much will run me? Any tips on manufacturers as well?

klaymon · 06-22-2006, 11:31 AM

I'm doing that Scoobymod thing this weekend. I hate staged door locks.

lackskill · 06-22-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klaymon

I'm doing that Scoobymod thing this weekend. I hate staged door locks.

keep us filled in on that, I am interested to know how easy it goes. This is something that GREATLY interests me.

klaymon · 06-24-2006, 12:20 PM

Staged door lock bypass mod complete.

At first, I tried jumping the two wires together just to make sure it was going to work before I went to the trouble, and it blew the door lock fuse. So, I replaced the fuse, bit the bullet and cut the red with green stripe wire and used a vampire tap to attach the harness side of the wire (not the little piece left with the plug) to the red one right beside it. Works like a champ. All doors unlock with one button push.

So with that said, if you can get a solenoid attached to the release in the trunk, you could do this mod and use the wire left coming out of the plug (red with green stripe) to trigger the trunk solenoid with the second button push.

Here's a crude MS Paint diagram of what I'm really saying:

ThisizBrian · 06-24-2006, 12:26 PM

subiru, at any alarm installation place they can install the selenoid to pop your trunk via the alarm. i think it just needs to be programmed to one of the buttons.

01-10-2006, 01:30 PM	#1
SUBIRU Silver Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: fix-it tickets Location: sj, ca Posts: 876 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Trunk Release module on 05 STi question The Legacy alarm remotes have a trunk release button on them. I know that the remotes can be programmed to work with an 05 sti alarm unit. my question is, does the alarm unit on the STi support the additional trunk release button on the remote? i did a search on wiring a trunk release kit on factory alarms but the only solution i found was to wire the second unlock press that unlock all doors to unlock the trunk instead. thats not the route i'd like to take. as i mentioned, i have an 05 STi with upgraded factory alarm. just wondering if the alarm brain itself would be able to utilize the trunk release button from another subaru alarm remote. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-20-2006, 09:26 PM	#5
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,172 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Hey dug this post up with a idea I came up with. Do this mod to have the unlock button to unlock all four doors on one press. http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3077 Then this frees up the RED with GREEN stripe wire (used to be the unlock all doors) to trigger a remote trunk setup (relay, solenoid). So when you push the UNLOCK button on the transmitter 2 times within 5 seconds, the trunk will open. Okay, who wants to do this first?! Please post a write up Last edited by SubyFi : 06-20-2006 at 09:29 PM.

06-24-2006, 12:26 PM	#13
ThisizBrian Junior STI Driver Car: Thats faster than yo Fav Mod: 282 whp 271 wtrq Location: WRB Bugeye Posts: 110 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	subiru, at any alarm installation place they can install the selenoid to pop your trunk via the alarm. i think it just needs to be programmed to one of the buttons. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-11-2006, 05:26 AM	#2
*Nachos Libres* Beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man, we find his... nucleus. Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,584 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ I don't believe so. You could get an aftermarket alarm and have a trunk release installed (I did this on my previous alarm) but there is no mechanism installed on our cars that would allow for automatic trunk open.

01-11-2006, 07:10 AM	#3
SUBIRU Silver Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: fix-it tickets Location: sj, ca Posts: 876 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	hey SVT, i'm aware that our cars don't have the trunk release mechanism, but if i bought one (a trunk release kit - comes with solenoid, wiring, relay), can i attach it to the existing factory alarm brain?

01-11-2006, 02:10 PM	#4
*Nachos Libres* Beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man, we find his... nucleus. Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,584 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ Oooh, that I don't know.

06-21-2006, 07:45 AM	#6
SUBIRU Silver Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: fix-it tickets Location: sj, ca Posts: 876 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	i heard of that, but you have to get rid of the safety lever on the inside of the trunk.

06-21-2006, 08:38 AM	#7
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,172 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	I don't understand why the emergency escape handle has to be removed. The trunk opening solenoid pulls a cable to release the latch. You can drill a new hole in the latch for the solenoid cable.

06-21-2006, 03:49 PM	#8
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,619 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	IF SOMEONE DOES THIS I WILL FOLLOW SUIT. If no one does this in the next 2 months, it will be done by me. I loved that feature on my last car. subscribed...

06-22-2006, 07:59 AM	#9
unrequited Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 663 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Anybody priced out trunk solenoids or know how much will run me? Any tips on manufacturers as well?

06-22-2006, 11:31 AM	#10
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I'm doing that Scoobymod thing this weekend. I hate staged door locks.

06-24-2006, 12:20 PM	#12
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Staged door lock bypass mod complete. At first, I tried jumping the two wires together just to make sure it was going to work before I went to the trouble, and it blew the door lock fuse. So, I replaced the fuse, bit the bullet and cut the red with green stripe wire and used a vampire tap to attach the harness side of the wire (not the little piece left with the plug) to the red one right beside it. Works like a champ. All doors unlock with one button push. So with that said, if you can get a solenoid attached to the release in the trunk, you could do this mod and use the wire left coming out of the plug (red with green stripe) to trigger the trunk solenoid with the second button push. Here's a crude MS Paint diagram of what I'm really saying: