Trunk Release: aftermarket actuator for 06 Si

Civic_Si · 02-25-2006, 09:25 PM

Hey guys, my new Si doesn't come with a remote trunk release or alarm. I want to buy a Compustar alarm and get an hook up an aftermarket actuator to allow keyless remote trunk release. What products should I get / what are recommended to do such a job?

Cheers,

Rob

**twistedframe** · 02-26-2006, 12:24 AM

I'd start by goin to your local best buy or circuit city. suprisingly they usually have some pretty knowledgeable people working there. If that doens't work I'd try and talk to a local audio/electronics shop see what they have to say. BTW I thought that all of the Si's came with the remote trunk release. Does yours have the key that is integrated into the remote?

Civic_Si · 02-26-2006, 01:10 AM

no remote in key, no alarm, no trunk release. stupid honda canada, especially for a car that's built here.

acetech808 · 02-26-2006, 02:17 AM

My Si has it built in to the remote. trunk release, and alarm.

Blue_Civic · 02-26-2006, 10:31 AM

EX and SI's in Canada unfortunatly doesn't have the remote trunk release or alarm like the Civic in the United States. They get black interior though! I want a White EX with Black interior!! or even a Black Ex with Black interior!! The EX and Si doesn't even have a Navi option in Canada. Guess they think Canadians can find there way around better

acetech808 · 02-26-2006, 04:51 PM

Yes that is so true. No navi here in Hawaii either.

starboy869 · 03-28-2006, 08:30 PM

Hi,

I've seen an EX-L Civic at Markham Honda back in dec.

Leather and Navi.

Chris

2006SI · 03-28-2006, 08:37 PM

yea the civic that i drove in canada, had truck a truck release and a basic alarm

Civic_Si · 03-28-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006SI

yea the civic that i drove in canada, had truck a truck release and a basic alarm

In Canada

It has the panic alarm on the remote, not the actual alarm triggered by entruders.

And you can release the trunk by inside - not by the remote.

2006SI · 03-29-2006, 06:21 PM

i think your right on the alarm,

but i know for sure that it had a trunk release on the remote, thats how i opened it to put the dealer plate so i could take it for a test drive

2006SI · 03-29-2006, 08:05 PM

this is right off honda.ca website, i knew i was right....

http://honda.ca/HondaCA2006/Models/C...2006/Specs?L=E

scroll down to the "interior features" part

Civic_Si · 03-29-2006, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006SI

i think your right on the alarm,

but i know for sure that it had a trunk release on the remote, thats how i opened it to put the dealer plate so i could take it for a test drive

Either that was done aftermarket - or it is not a canadain spec Si.

From the factory, you cannot open the trunk by keyless remote here.

2006SI · 03-30-2006, 05:16 PM

i dont know why you are disagree with me, did you look at the link , its right off honda.ca , i live in ontario, and i just saw another one that got delivered(not mine) to a dealer with the trunk release option built in, maybe you should go talk to your dealer to see why it doesnt have that feature, not trying to be a dick but thats the second one that has had it, brand new, not even delievered yet...

Civic_Si · 03-30-2006, 10:59 PM

I know what honda.ca says... it also says remote fuel door release now you don't have that on your keyless entry do you? their terms of remote mean by inside the car.

please get back to me when you have an Si.

Zesti1 · 04-01-2006, 07:49 PM

US Models have a trunk release on the key. CDN versions do not. They have the trunk release on the inside of the car along with the fuel fill release. It's on the same leaver.

I think we can put this topic to rest now!

damb · 04-01-2006, 08:49 PM

I have checked my canadian ex and it has power to the trunk latch. I have asked my dealer if i bought 2 keys from the us could he program them for me. He actually thought that it was a good idea and said that the trunk release might work. It's probably a $50 expirement but it would be cool if it worked since i have a coupe and i use the trunk all the time.

2006SI · 04-01-2006, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Civic_Si

please get back to me when you have an Si.

alright i will...and i will take a pic of the remote for it

**Silver8th** · 04-01-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damb

I have checked my canadian ex and it has power to the trunk latch. I have asked my dealer if i bought 2 keys from the us could he program them for me. He actually thought that it was a good idea and said that the trunk release might work. It's probably a $50 expirement but it would be cool if it worked since i have a coupe and i use the trunk all the time.

Intresting, did you order a key yet? Let us know if it works for you.

damb · 04-17-2006, 08:01 AM

Just an update my keys should be in this week and I bought the factory service manual. After looking at the manual I have concluded that the trunk latch doesn't have the power I thought it had but I did find where the power need to come. My next test is to get the Accord key I bought from ebay programed (they don't have the same fcc numbers but they run on the same freq. range) and see if there is power when I hit the trunk button. If this work I'll see if Honda ran the wire (the manual said its green) to the trunk if not I'll run a wire myself. If all goes according to plan and everything works I install a aftermarket solenoid in the trunk. I would buy the Honda one from the US but I seams that trunks latch and the key cylinder are connected in the US EXs and I can buy a solenoid locally for $20. I'll keep you guys updated and I'll try to take some pics of a DIY.

amdhunter · 04-17-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damb

I have checked my canadian ex and it has power to the trunk latch. I have asked my dealer if i bought 2 keys from the us could he program them for me. He actually thought that it was a good idea and said that the trunk release might work. It's probably a $50 expirement but it would be cool if it worked since i have a coupe and i use the trunk all the time.

How can you tell if it has power to the trunk latch? I have an LX, and was given a remote with trunk latch, but it was never programmed because I wasn't supposed to get this key. (They ran out of 2 button keys)

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