2014 RT FRUNK SWITCH

[Guzzi]

Had an electric accessory frunk switch installed by dealer before delivery. Works great, just like the standard one on my 2012. NOW tell me WHY the factory changed the switch color from the standard orange to a "BRIGHT BLUE"!! It does NOT match any switch in the cluster, and "ANNOYING AS HELL" glaring at you in the daytime, and especially at night. What genius engineers "bright" idea was this!!:gaah::gaah:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Had an electric accessory frunk switch installed by dealer before delivery. Works great, just like the standard one on my 2012. NOW tell me WHY the factory changed the switch color from the standard orange to a "BRIGHT BLUE"!! It does NOT match any switch in the cluster, and "ANNOYING AS HELL" glaring at you in the daytime, and especially at night. What genius engineers "bright" idea was this!!:gaah::gaah:

Thanks for letting us know.....I am wondering "why they didn't leave it standard equipment?":banghead::banghead:. I used mine all the time on my 2012 RT Limited :2thumbs:. Now I'll just use the key ....sigh....:cus: Spent a lot of money for the RT Limited (as you know)....you think they could include this on the Limited package (AND MATCH THE COLOR OF THE SWITCH!!:yikes:)

 

[Guzzi]

Thanks for letting us know.....I am wondering "why they didn't leave it standard equipment?":banghead::banghead:. I used mine all the time on my 2012 RT Limited :2thumbs:. Now I'll just use the key ....sigh....:cus: Spent a lot of money for the RT Limited (as you know)....you think they could include this on the Limited package (AND MATCH THE COLOR OF THE SWITCH!!:yikes:)

:agree: I just assumed the new switch would logically match. But BLUE?? :gaah:

 

[Wiredux]

There should be 2 colors of the switch. I would check with the dealer.

 

[Guzzi]

There should be 2 colors of the switch. I would check with the dealer.

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Good point! Will do, but the parts book and catalog only list 1 part number? :bowdown:

 

[spyderdmb1621]

FRUNK SWITCH

This was addressed over a month ago....by me! The reason why its a different color? there LEFTOVERS, plus the switch screams to you, hey idiot! hit me only for brake and frank, who cares, as long is it works, i have it on mine.

 

[Blue Star]

Had an electric accessory frunk switch installed by dealer before delivery. Works great, just like the standard one on my 2012. NOW tell me WHY the factory changed the switch color from the standard orange to a "BRIGHT BLUE"!! It does NOT match any switch in the cluster, and "ANNOYING AS HELL" glaring at you in the daytime, and especially at night. What genius engineers "bright" idea was this!!:gaah::gaah:

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I saw the lighted switch on either a 10 or 11 back when I had a 12. The 12 had a orange, and the other a blue; might be other way around (been awhile), and was told that they changed colors in 2012. Tell them you have a 2011 bike to get the correct color, or change the other switches.

 

[Flospyrida]

I saw the lighted switch on either a 10 or 11 back when I had a 12. The 12 had a orange, and the other a blue; might be other way around (been awhile), and was told that they changed colors in 2012. Tell them you have a 2011 bike to get the correct color, or change the other switches.

So every thing that's needed is on the machine
only thing needed is the switch. Is this correct?

 

[PMK]

So every thing that's needed is on the machine
only thing needed is the switch. Is this correct?

I am not 100% certain since we do not have it installed on our 2014 RTs. From the looks of things when I had the machine apart to install the GPS harness, there is a mount bracket for the electric actuator but no actuator on it, and while I did not look close, no wire harness for the install caught my eye.

I have been considering a DIY setup that will unlatch from either a hidden waterproof switch or maybe a car remote style if I get really motivated. Possibly set it up for both front lid and seat for fuel filler access.

PK

 

[Bob Denman]

With all that we've recently seen in here... :shocked:
The colors of a lighted switch??? :banghead:
Try to look at it this way: It'll be a lot tougher to mix them up when you're either parking, OR opening up the frunklid now.

 

[Blue Star]

So every thing that's needed is on the machine
only thing needed is the switch. Is this correct?

Sorry, but I do not know. I was just commenting on how the 2012 lighted switch was orange, and the prior years was blue.

I would think that the wiring for the release is there, as it is cheaper to not change it than to change it. Kind of like when how back in 1984 when I bought a car without a radio. The car was still wired for the radio and speakers, but just did not have the radio and speakers installed.

 

[Guzzi]

So every thing that's needed is on the machine
only thing needed is the switch. Is this correct?

Wrong! You must also purchase the electric actuator for the frunk. I watched the dealer install mine while they assembled the bike; just didn't pay attention to the switch color.

 

[finless]

My 2011 is blue and I have seen 2102 and 2013's and they are orange. So you got an older model switch.

Bob

 

[bluestratos]

Had an electric accessory frunk switch installed by dealer before delivery. Works great, just like the standard one on my 2012. NOW tell me WHY the factory changed the switch color from the standard orange to a "BRIGHT BLUE"!! It does NOT match any switch in the cluster, and "ANNOYING AS HELL" glaring at you in the daytime, and especially at night. What genius engineers "bright" idea was this!!:gaah::gaah:

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How much do they go for?

 

[Jim&Teresa]

My 2012 RT Limited was orange switch light and matched all the other dash lights.....now I own a 2014 RT Limited with NO electric frunk release....that's progress - I guess! :banghead::banghead:
That electric frunk release I used all the time with my 2012 because it was there! I am going to try just to use the key, it will be a little less convenient -- what do you expect when you pay over $30K for a bike anyway! Wow -- my question is why did they remove it ????

 

[Bob Denman]

How much do they go for?

As I recall; the catalog has them listed for about $95 bucks...
...plus installation! :shocked: