What is this???????????????????????????

[Deanna777]

I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and I was wandering what this is: ( this piece is attached to the front trunk that locks your trunk lid).


Here is a side view of: this is in front of the trunk on a 2014 RTS-SE6.



Here is an other picture of : + the "narrow metal piece" comes in contact with:

this is inside of the "trunk lid "facing towards the headlights.


The "2014RT Basic" does not have it the above part in the same area as a 2014RTS-SE6.



Deanna

 

[jcthorne]

Thats the switch to tell nanny your frunk is open.

 

[Deanna777]

Thats the switch to tell nanny your frunk is open.

How come the 2014RT - Basic's don't have the Switch? Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I'll be darned...
I didn't think that they kept an eye on the Frunklid... :clap:
I'll have to give this a test tomorrow.

"How come the 2014RT - Basic's don't have the Switch? Deanna "
They didn't pay for one: we did!

 

[Doc - Riverside]

That is the microswitch that turns on the LED light in the front left corner of your trunk. It was also used as part of the electric trunk opener on the 2010 thru 2013 model RT's. It does not tell nanny the front trunk is open.

As a side note you want the metal wings around the switch to protect the metal strip with the roller on it. It can be easily bent which wouldn't allow the trunk to be opened with the switch. BRP did away with the switch in 2014.

 

[Deanna777]

Thats the switch to tell nanny your frunk is open.

Where is the 'Switch" that is the back trunk that tells the nanny that the lid is open?

Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

That is the microswitch that turns on the LED light in the front left corner of your trunk. It was also used as part of the electric trunk opener on the 2010 thru 2013 modle RT's. It does not tell nanny the front trunk is open.

:shocked: Awww...
But if you added a light up on the dash, and ran some wiring from the switch up to it...

 

[Pampurrs]

Thats the switch to tell nanny your frunk is open.

I wasn't aware that the nanny even cared if the frunk is open.:dontknow:

On my 2015 RT-S it turns the frunk light on and off.

Pam

 

[spyderCodes]

The switch is used to turn an optional LED trunk light.
Why they bother to turn the low power key switched light on and off with a microswitch I haven't a clue.

The rear top case & side case switches are buried in the latch mechanism.

These rear swiches are connected via something called a resistance ladder so one of the three cases can be identified as to which one is open by using just two wires.

 

[4 MARIE]

How come the 2014RT - Basic's don't have the Switch? Deanna

maybe, because "basic" owners didn't fork over the extra cash ? oh , I know someone already told you, but in
technical terms, that is called a microswitch.

 

[Deanna777]

maybe, because "basic" owners didn't fork over the extra cash ? oh , I know someone already told you, but in
technical terms, that is called a microswitch.

Yeh, I know that someone has already told me. I wonder if the 2014RTS-SE6 LTD spyder models got the micro switch's?

Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

They've got them... :thumbup:

 

[Sam Mac]

Looks like your missing a couple bolts for something.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

RECOGNITION FOR BEING HELPFUL

Thanks Dee for the " Shoot out ".......................I feel soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better now........even if no one knows what you are referring to :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:..............PS, it's not temporary.......It's permanent :lecturef_smilie:.........Mike :thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The switch is used to turn an optional LED trunk light.
Why they bother to turn the low power key switched light on and off with a microswitch I haven't a clue.

It's a double pole switch. With the electric opener that the S & Ltd models came with in 2010 to 2013 it completed the circuit to ground for the opener when the trunk lid was closed. When the trunk lid is open it closes the circuit to ground for the trunk light. One switch performed two functions!

The trunk light and opener were not part of the base RT up to 2013. The trunk light may not be included in the base RT for '14 on either, I don't know.

After trying to figure out how to accomplish the same thing with a more rugged switch with my 2013, to which I added the opener and trunk light, I concluded the microswitch as installed is about the most practical solution.

Also, it has no connection to nanny.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

How come the 2014RT - Basic's don't have the Switch? Deanna

Money! One of the costs you avoid when you buy a base RT and one of the reasons the base RT is the cheapest one! :thumbup:

 

[Deanna777]

They've got them... :thumbup:

the 2014 RTS-SE6's LTD'S have the micro switch. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Looks like your missing a couple bolts for something.

Yes, I know I am missing 2 bolts.


I will post a picture of the finished item. ( yes, I know post a picture or it did not happen! :lecturef_smilie
Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Up dated picture 6/22/2016

Looks like your missing a couple bolts for something.

Here is a updated picture: with the 2 bolts in place.


The 3rd bolt hole is under the black plastic thing ( a symbol shows a computer, a BRP/ or a dealership tech can plug a computer in, temp gauge symbol), that is on the left side of your spyder facing the headlights.
Deanna

 

[spyderCodes]

It's a double pole switch. With the electric opener that the S & Ltd models came with in 2010 to 2013 it completed the circuit to ground for the opener when the trunk lid was closed. When the trunk lid is open it closes the circuit to ground for the trunk light. One switch performed two functions!

The trunk light and opener were not part of the base RT up to 2013. The trunk light may not be included in the base RT for '14 on either, I don't know.

After trying to figure out how to accomplish the same thing with a more rugged switch with my 2013, to which I added the opener and trunk light, I concluded the microswitch as installed is about the most practical solution.

Also, it has no connection to nanny.

Not on Deanna's 2014 it isn't.
I agree it was for the purpose you describe in prior models.