As I stated in my first post( I have a 2014RTS-SE6 spyder model) DeannaIt'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.
I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 Spyder. ThanksNot on Deanna's 2014 it isn't.
I agree it was for the purpose you describe in prior models.
I think you got your answer..what else were you asking about?? I got confused with some of the posts.. :roflblack:
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!
I goofed. I meant double throw. It's a single pole, double throw switch. Looks like the microswitch is the same as years past. The harness wiring is still there for an electric opener. It's in the wiring diagram with the actuator and modified parking brake switch shown as optional parts.Not on Deanna's 2014 it isn't.
I agree it was for the purpose you describe in prior models.
Yes. This is my frunk light spliced into the OEM light circuit. It's a silicone enclosed waterproof 1 meter long side emitting LED strip from Superbrightleds.com. It's glued to the plastic trim at the top of the liner. I'll have to look tomorrow to see what kind of glue I used. Really lights up the frunk all the way to the bottom.Yes, switch for light. Has anyone tried to use that switch to wire up to a decent light in the frunk ? The OEM light is at best........poor.
Also, a light in the rear trunk would be nice.
Any ideas ?
Yes. This is my frunk light spliced into the OEM light circuit. It's a silicone enclosed waterproof 1 meter long side emitting LED strip from Superbrightleds.com. It's glued to the plastic trim at the top of the liner. I'll have to look tomorrow to see what kind of glue I used. Really lights up the frunk all the way to the bottom.
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I'll see if I can get pics posted of my trunk light. Really works good with a mercury tilt switch to turn it on & off when I open the lid.
Yes, switch for light. Has anyone tried to use that switch to wire up to a decent light in the frunk ? The OEM light is at best........poor.
Also, a light in the rear trunk would be nice.
Any ideas ?
Yes, I was and I was not sure what the name of it was.Deanne I think you are referring to the plug that the BUDS interface plugs into. You pull it out and plug into the interface.
yes, I was asking about Where is the micro switch in the trunk? ( I think that someone had already answered the question, but if you know please post the answer).I think you got your answer..what else were you asking about?? I got confused with some of the posts.. :roflblack:
This is what I use for a light in my trunk :Yes, switch for light. Has anyone tried to use that switch to wire up to a decent light in the frunk ? The OEM light is at best........poor.
Also, a light in the rear trunk would be nice.
Any ideas ?
I bought the light @ Spyderpops. The light is bright.Hi Dee!
While I really like that light: I'd have to find another source for powering it... That plug has my Onyx XM receiver plugged into it at ALL times during the riding season.
During the season: I set it up as a keyed source of power.
During storage: it's hot all of the time, and my Battery Tender takes up residence...:thumbup:
I am getting different answers some are saying " a switch for the frunk light, and some are saying it is part of the locking device for the front trunk.My 2014 RT the switch in the picture is for the Frunk light to turn on and off.