trunk popping

lcdJunky · 04-04-2005, 09:40 AM

From a post on Prius 2G group on Google groups:

POST:
> One of the standard features that I miss from my Corolla is the
ability
> to pop the trunk from the drivers seat. Am I just missing a button
> somewhere or is the Prius lacking this feature? It would be nice if
a
> trunk popping button was on the FOB too.

REPLY:
The 2001-2003 Prius would let you open the trunk from the driver's
seat, and there is a CoastalETech mod that'll let you open the trunk
from the remote. However, I haven't seen a similar button for the rear
hatch door on the 2004+ Prius.

Does anyone on this forum know of trunk popping options for the 2G?

**efusco** · 04-04-2005, 09:46 AM

Yup, just recently added to the list of 'coming attractions' at Coastaletech.com

http://www.coastaletech.com/04prius.htm

lcdJunky · 04-04-2005, 10:26 AM

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Yup, just recently added to the list of 'coming attractions' at Coastaletech.com

http://www.coastaletech.com/04prius.htm[/b]

Thanks! That's great news! Who can I get to install the kit? Should I approach the dealership? or try to find Joe mechanic? or got to Best Buy and bribe the car stereo installers?

**efusco** · 04-04-2005, 11:22 AM

All coastal'stuff is easy to install by you, the end purchaser. If it looks too complicated once you get the part and instructions any stereo installer can do it for you.

lcdJunky · 04-04-2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

All coastal'stuff is easy to install by you, the end purchaser. If it looks too complicated once you get the part and instructions any stereo installer can do it for you.

Gr8! BTW, I love your picture - I have the Seaside too.

**efusco** · 04-04-2005, 01:35 PM

Quote:

BTW, I love your picture - I have the Seaside too.

Thanks LCD, there are more HERE <--

DanMan32 · 04-04-2005, 03:59 PM

I see a potential problem with the hatch popper. What would push the hatch up to clear the latch?

jeromep · 04-06-2005, 02:19 PM

Hatchback vehicles with a dash or remote release button usually have some kind of spring loaded pad which places some upward force on the hatch so that the latch clears the receiver. I don't see that with the Prius. In fact, if I pull the latch release and do not provide any upward force on the latch the latch is still locked in the safety position and I have to pull on the release again.

**Tideland Prius** · 04-06-2005, 07:38 PM

Hence we need to go the full monty and include a power-operating hatch

Although that'll probably require some gears and motors somewhere near the hinges

04-04-2005, 09:40 AM	#1
lcdJunky Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	trunk popping From a post on Prius 2G group on Google groups: POST: > One of the standard features that I miss from my Corolla is the ability > to pop the trunk from the drivers seat. Am I just missing a button > somewhere or is the Prius lacking this feature? It would be nice if a > trunk popping button was on the FOB too. REPLY: The 2001-2003 Prius would let you open the trunk from the driver's seat, and there is a CoastalETech mod that'll let you open the trunk from the remote. However, I haven't seen a similar button for the rear hatch door on the 2004+ Prius. Does anyone on this forum know of trunk popping options for the 2G?

04-06-2005, 02:19 PM	#8
jeromep Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern Washington State Posts: 827 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: trunk popping Hatchback vehicles with a dash or remote release button usually have some kind of spring loaded pad which places some upward force on the hatch so that the latch clears the receiver. I don't see that with the Prius. In fact, if I pull the latch release and do not provide any upward force on the latch the latch is still locked in the safety position and I have to pull on the release again.

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04-04-2005, 09:46 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 18,054 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 102 Thanked 501 Times in 270 Posts Friends: 41	Yup, just recently added to the list of 'coming attractions' at Coastaletech.com http://www.coastaletech.com/04prius.htm

04-04-2005, 11:22 AM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 18,054 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 102 Thanked 501 Times in 270 Posts Friends: 41	All coastal'stuff is easy to install by you, the end purchaser. If it looks too complicated once you get the part and instructions any stereo installer can do it for you.

04-04-2005, 03:59 PM	#7
DanMan32 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 3,775 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	I see a potential problem with the hatch popper. What would push the hatch up to clear the latch?

04-06-2005, 07:38 PM	#9
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 21,192 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 370 Thanked 529 Times in 356 Posts Friends: 26	Hence we need to go the full monty and include a power-operating hatch Although that'll probably require some gears and motors somewhere near the hinges