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evilbeef54 · 07-05-2010, 11:32 PM

Forgot to put a non electrically powered opener outside the trunk, great move chevy, lol. So I disconnected the battery since I thought I was shipping out for a few months, plans changed so tonight I go to hook the battery so I can drive to work in the morning, and that's when it hits me... how the hell do I get the trunk open, no electrical power means the door button and remote obviously won't work, time to open the rear seat and crawl into the trunk to hit the emergency release. Which would wrk if you don't have subs mounted directly in the way, lol. Note to file, next time don't shut the trunk all the way.

Z Madness · 07-05-2010, 11:47 PM

You could "jump" another battery, from another car or a spare. Just hook it up to the positive and negative in engine bay and should be able to "pop" the trunk.

evilbeef54 · 07-05-2010, 11:59 PM

Hmmm, I like that idea, I'll keep that in mind for next time, I have a bettery charger right here that would work

pastohio · 07-06-2010, 07:00 AM

When I put my car to sleep at times, I just don't push closed on the trunk lid, I leave it unopened....sounds good ????!!!!!!

Number 3 · 07-06-2010, 08:37 AM

Sorry, but you answered your own question.

Did you expect GM to come up with an answer for the few that put subs in?

There are two good things that come from the battery in the trunk, one better front to rear weight bias and two, it takes the battery from a hot environment, which batteries hate.

The only answer would be a key cylinder in the trunk, but those have been pretty much eliminated in the era of RKE.

Definitely an issue if you've blocked the rear seat pass through.

Stingr69 · 07-06-2010, 08:42 AM

Cigarette lighter port jumper cables?

Rope to the front for the inside trunk release?

-Mark

oachalon · 07-06-2010, 09:31 AM

You have a positive term and a body ground under the hood, so like mentioned before all you have to do is unlock your door with the key pop the hood, hook up a power source (jumper, battery box, charger) and you should get enough power to run your accessories

Get yourself a trickle charger/battery saver and hook it up under the hood then you wont have to disconnect your battery. That is what i use for winter time.

evilbeef54 · 07-06-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Sorry, but you answered your own question.

Did you expect GM to come up with an answer for the few that put subs in?

There are two good things that come from the battery in the trunk, one better front to rear weight bias and two, it takes the battery from a hot environment, which batteries hate.

The only answer would be a key cylinder in the trunk, but those have been pretty much eliminated in the era of RKE.

Definitely an issue if you've blocked the rear seat pass through.

yeah, believe me, as a racer, i am a big fan of the battery in the trunk, i just didnt realize that there was no key hole until it was too late, lol. every other car i have had that had keyless entry and trunk release also had a manual trunk release that wasnt IN THE FREAKIN TRUNK!!! lol, i just thought it was humorous and may keep others from having the same issue

fastdoc436 · 07-06-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oachalon

You have a positive term and a body ground under the hood, so like mentioned before all you have to do is unlock your door with the key pop the hood, hook up a power source (jumper, battery box, charger) and you should get enough power to run your accessories

Get yourself a trickle charger/battery saver and hook it up under the hood then you wont have to disconnect your battery. That is what i use for winter time.

This is exactly what I do for winter storage and if I won't be driving the car for over a week or two due to work/vacation. I use Battery Tender Plus.

oachalon · 07-07-2010, 11:41 AM

I think mine is the battery tender plus as well. Havent looked at it since end of winter.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 07-07-2010, 11:44 AM

Battery Tender FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010 SSRS · 07-07-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Battery Tender FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike E · 02-10-2012, 04:59 PM

On the 11 convert theirs a manual lock cyl @ left rear upper seat back. Is it the same

midnighter · 02-10-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

+1

07-05-2010, 11:32 PM	#1
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 370	battery in the trunk, great idea, however... Forgot to put a non electrically powered opener outside the trunk, great move chevy, lol. So I disconnected the battery since I thought I was shipping out for a few months, plans changed so tonight I go to hook the battery so I can drive to work in the morning, and that's when it hits me... how the hell do I get the trunk open, no electrical power means the door button and remote obviously won't work, time to open the rear seat and crawl into the trunk to hit the emergency release. Which would wrk if you don't have subs mounted directly in the way, lol. Note to file, next time don't shut the trunk all the way. __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

07-05-2010, 11:59 PM	#3
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 370	Hmmm, I like that idea, I'll keep that in mind for next time, I have a bettery charger right here that would work __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

07-06-2010, 08:37 AM	#5
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,174 View My Garage	Sorry, but you answered your own question. Did you expect GM to come up with an answer for the few that put subs in? There are two good things that come from the battery in the trunk, one better front to rear weight bias and two, it takes the battery from a hot environment, which batteries hate. The only answer would be a key cylinder in the trunk, but those have been pretty much eliminated in the era of RKE. Definitely an issue if you've blocked the rear seat pass through. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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07-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#2
Z Madness Drives: 2010, 2000, 1971 Camaros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 535	You could "jump" another battery, from another car or a spare. Just hook it up to the positive and negative in engine bay and should be able to "pop" the trunk.

07-06-2010, 07:00 AM	#4
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	When I put my car to sleep at times, I just don't push closed on the trunk lid, I leave it unopened....sounds good ????!!!!!!

07-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#6
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	Cigarette lighter port jumper cables? Rope to the front for the inside trunk release? -Mark

07-06-2010, 09:31 AM	#7
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	You have a positive term and a body ground under the hood, so like mentioned before all you have to do is unlock your door with the key pop the hood, hook up a power source (jumper, battery box, charger) and you should get enough power to run your accessories Get yourself a trickle charger/battery saver and hook it up under the hood then you wont have to disconnect your battery. That is what i use for winter time.

07-07-2010, 11:41 AM	#10
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	I think mine is the battery tender plus as well. Havent looked at it since end of winter.

07-07-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Battery Tender FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-10-2012, 04:59 PM	#13
Mike E Drives: 2011 camaro v6 con . IMO, Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stl Posts: 8	On the 11 convert theirs a manual lock cyl @ left rear upper seat back. Is it the same