MR2 Roadster Owners Club

The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: mikews on May 8, 2014, 17:49

Title: Frunk Release
Post by: mikews on May 8, 2014, 17:49
Although I've still not collected my '2 yet I've been having thoughts about modifying the frunk release

Years ago a bought a kit from maplin to add remote central locking to my first car and managed to use one of the actuators to release the boot mechanism. I was wondering if anyone had attempted anything similar with the frunk on the 2 so you can use a fob to remotely pop it rather than having to open the glove box each time you want access ?
Title: Re: Frunk Release
Post by: Grubber on May 8, 2014, 19:18
Unlike a boot it has a bonnet style catch, I'd be extremely nervous of accidently hitting the button whilst driving!
Title: Re: Frunk Release
Post by: mikews on May 8, 2014, 19:53
Could possibly have a switched power to stop it being functional when ignition is live ? Therefore no risk whilst moving
Title: Re: Frunk Release
Post by: OldMan on May 14, 2014, 21:05
Quote from: "mikews"Could possibly have a switched power to stop it being functional when ignition is live ? Therefore no risk whilst moving
Placing the release button in the glovebox (ala the OEM release) would make accidental activation very unlikely.
Title: Re: Frunk Release
Post by: trickyD on August 11, 2014, 18:48
....but not very practical.

Unless I misunderstand you?