Poll: Interior trunk release switch
Thread Starter
Dr. Dave
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 323
Likes: 242
Interior trunk release switch
Let's talk (again) about the interior trunk release switch. The location of the switch leaves my head scratching. Why put it where its easily hit with your knee? 
Last edited by SD_Dave; Aug 28, 2021 at 03:13 PM.
Popular Reply
Aug 28, 2021, 04:14 PM
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,641
Likes: 24,870
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
I know others have complained about this problem before, but in the almost three years I have owned my C7 I have never accidentally popped the rear hatch by hitting the button with my knee. Perhaps it is time to look at how you get in/out of the car.
Thread Starter
Dr. Dave
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 323
Likes: 242
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,641
Likes: 24,870
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
I know others have complained about this problem before, but in the almost three years I have owned my C7 I have never accidentally popped the rear hatch by hitting the button with my knee. Perhaps it is time to look at how you get in/out of the car.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 656
Likes: 247
From: Florida
Yes. I agree. In 66k mi., I have only done it once.
CF Senior Member<br><img src="/forums/images/ranks/4k-5k.gif" border="0">
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 4,623
Likes: 1,675
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified
2021 C7 of the Year - Unmodified Winner
2.5 years of ownership and I've never popped the rear hatch by accident. I’ve never even used the button on purpose, I’ve always accessed the hatch compartment by the external switch. Furthermore, until I started reading these types of threads, I wasn’t aware there was a button inside the cockpit that opened up the hatch. Not that it’s weird to have one, but my ignorance blinded me since I used the external button exclusively
I’ve read a few other threads about this “phenomenon” but I still shake my head trying to figure out how it happens. The best I’ve been able to come up with is that on cars that don’t have memory seat or exit position options, folks may have the seat too close to the button (regular driving position) and during exit, the knee clips it on the way out? Meaning they are close and tight in the cockpit for an engaged driving position, but to tight to exit without popping the switch????
I have a 2LZ car and there is an exit position setting which I have set to repose the seat all the way back, raise the wheel and bring the wheel in to the steering column.
I’ve read a few other threads about this “phenomenon” but I still shake my head trying to figure out how it happens. The best I’ve been able to come up with is that on cars that don’t have memory seat or exit position options, folks may have the seat too close to the button (regular driving position) and during exit, the knee clips it on the way out? Meaning they are close and tight in the cockpit for an engaged driving position, but to tight to exit without popping the switch????
I have a 2LZ car and there is an exit position setting which I have set to repose the seat all the way back, raise the wheel and bring the wheel in to the steering column.
Last edited by Loki 6; Aug 30, 2021 at 11:51 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 5,348
Likes: 3,319
I have hit the button accidentally a few times getting out of the car. It is has not happened in a long time (I probably learned not to bump it). I do not use the easy exit feature.
I still maintain the button placement is poor. Higher on the dash makes a good deal more sense.
I still maintain the button placement is poor. Higher on the dash makes a good deal more sense.
Roadster Madness. 😠
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,304
Likes: 2,372
From: Ventura Co Ca
SoCal Regional Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '13, '20-'21
I have long legs and I would hit it once in a while when I first got the car. I do not anymore.
When, I park the car in the garage, I find it more convenient to hit it as I am getting out, so I can connect the Battery Tender in the trunk.
When, I park the car in the garage, I find it more convenient to hit it as I am getting out, so I can connect the Battery Tender in the trunk.
Moderator emeritus
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 18,599
Likes: 3,955
From: Jacksonville Florida BWO Dayton, Cincinnati, Bloomsbury NJ, Cincinnati
2015 C7 of the Year Finalist
Never hit the button accidentally. I have used the button many times but I've used my finger, not my knee.
Elmer
Elmer
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 25,029
Likes: 2,719
From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
^^^
Our car is set for Passive Locking and Passive Unlocking, so I never need to take the fob out of my pocket. The switch below the dash is sometimes useful.
Our car is set for Passive Locking and Passive Unlocking, so I never need to take the fob out of my pocket. The switch below the dash is sometimes useful.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 32,306
Likes: 4,626
I must've trained my exiting procedure, since it's now been years since a knee has pushed the trunk release button.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 26,261
Likes: 4,363
From: Chirper Island
In 140,000 miles of C7 ownership (120,000 3LT with dual buttons, and 25,000 of 1LZ with big single button) have never pressed it with my knee. I have really long legs (34" inseam).
Mr.owc6 did it once, but he was trying to get out *** first. 
Mr.owc6 did it once, but he was trying to get out *** first.