trunk

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=565
Printed Date: August 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Topic: trunk

Posted By: cman22
Subject: trunk
Date Posted: May 01, 2002 at 9:40 PM

I have a Python 650 alarm. I am really happy with it. The one problem i have is that the alarm does not trigger when the trunk is opened. When closing the shock sets off the alarm. I assume that prying open the trunk would set off the alarm, but maybe not. Is there any simple way for me to put a trigger in the trunk?

Thanks in advance.

Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 01, 2002 at 9:42 PM

Does your car have a trunk light that turns on when the trunk is open ? If so, use this light to activate the alarm. Wire it in with the door trigger wire.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: May 03, 2002 at 8:03 AM

Jeff at Velocity has the general idea but I would take it one step farther by wiring the trunk light switch (if it is negative trigger) to the Blue wire on the 12 pin harness of your Python thereby giving you a seperate zone in case of intrusion. If you don't have a switch, a mercury switch can easily be added either to the lid or the hinge. A lot of cars including the Cavalier for example use this method.

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Posted By: wirewise
Date Posted: May 03, 2002 at 8:14 AM

Hey cman, what kind of car are you installing this in?

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~wirewise~ Verify all wiring with your meter before making any connections!