I couldn't believe Honda made the glove box trunk switch button work all the time. The second day I had my car, I just disconnected the trunk switch, deciding to use the remote or the key for trunk access.
Then I decided that it was convenient to have an inside-car trunk release, so I wired the switch up to the accessory socket power wire, which only works when the ignition is on. Now I feel better about my trunk security.
This mod changes the trunk release switch operation so it works only if the ignition is on.
Supplies power to the Accessory Socket (cigarette lighter) all the time. See bottom of page.
Remove interior trim panels | |
Splice wires using crimp connectors |
18" of 18 gauge wire | |
crimp splice connectors or soldering iron and tape (your preference) |
In the above mod, I powered the trunk switch from the accessory socket wire. In this mod, I power the accessory socket from the trunk switch wire. Kind of a swap of power sources. If you have any need for the Accessory Socket to be powered all the time, this will do it.
Read the Trunk Switch Mod for reference even if you're not doing that mod.
Wires behind driver's seat | Passenger side wires |