B4 trunk release?

lisab4 · Jul 12, 2017

Is there such a thing as a trunk release for the B4? Never seen one, but don't know about the US market

lisab4 · Jul 12, 2017

And if yes, where is the button located?

ToddA1 · Jul 12, 2017

Sedans have them... the button is in the center console.

The PO of my sedan never knew about the button and the push button at the trunk lid was messed up. He would fold the seats down and get what he needed...

-Todd

lisab4 · Jul 13, 2017

What is needed to install it if you haven't got it? Sounds like an option I have to add

lisab4 · Jul 13, 2017

Did some research. Seems my car has wiring installed just about to the point of the handbrake. I would need this wiring harness and button from the mid console. Any one who can get me these two from a US Passat?

jhax · Jul 13, 2017

I can likely help you out. I know of a b4 sedan in a junk yard near by.

lisab4 · Jul 13, 2017

Would be great

jhax · Jul 13, 2017

PM me with any questions

ToddA1 · Jul 14, 2017

Interesting that your car has the wiring, but nothing more. I wonder if this was an option.

Does your center console have a blank over the button hole?

-Todd

lisab4 · Jul 14, 2017

Yup

There's a wire going to just about the handbrake, but the last small wiring loom and the button are missing. Never heard of trunk release or seen one over here.

JETaah · Jul 15, 2017

Maybe the console is from a B4V. My wagon has the blank. My guess is that it may be a safety feature so that you do not accidentally open the hatch while driving.

Windex · Jul 15, 2017

If I recall, this button does not "pop" the trunk, just allows it to open - unlocks it so to speak.

Mind you I had a wagon with no button...

lisab4 · Jul 15, 2017

Sedans all the way for me. I refuse to have anything to do with wagons

Interesting, Windex. Guess I'll have to see and try

ToddA1 · Jul 15, 2017

Correct... it just unlocks the trunk, barely popping it open, allowing you to lift it open. This was a "sedan only" feature.

Wagons have a blanking plug. Does your center console have a blanking plug or will you need to make a hole?

-Todd

lisab4 · Jul 15, 2017

I have a blanking plug. All sedans I've seen have a plug. I've never seen a sedan in Belgium with the trunk release option fitted.

Windex · Jul 15, 2017

Does your cars trunk/boot have a release actuator?

lisab4 · Jul 16, 2017

I have no idea. There's a wire going into the lock though.

lisab4 · Jul 16, 2017

Part number 3a5827503.

I only see this one in Etka, so I assume it'll work?
http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_singl...27/subcategory/827010/part_id/0/lang/e#sec_15

lisab4 · Jul 16, 2017

Researched some more. Seems I need part 44 on the image above. Electrically operated boot lid lock. And the associated wiring :/ There's a spare one wire red/black plug in the loom located about where the vacuum pump sits in the trunk. But the lock seems to be a 2 wire plug.
So, either that plug is the connection for another loom for the lock, and the second wire is a ground screwed to the chassis, or option 2, I don't have the wiring in the trunk to pop the trunk :/

B4 trunk release?

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