Bypass trunk partition sensor
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Alternately, if you can access the switch, just connecting the wires to each other (if the switch closes with the partition up) or disconnecting one from the switch (if the switch opens) should make the car think the partition is always up.
Just be careful not to lower the top on something that will interfere with it's motion.
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There is a push in switch on the passenger side connection. Take an Volt/ohm/milliamp meter and get some readings on the wires coming out of the switch. It might be as simple as shorting the wires to make the partition "be" in place. Car should probably be running while you take the measurements.
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There is a push in switch on the passenger side connection. Take an Volt/ohm/milliamp meter and get some readings on the wires coming out of the switch. It might be as simple as shorting the wires to make the partition "be" in place. Car should probably be running while you take the measurements.
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I've used a flat, rectangular magnet, secured by rubber bands beside the fastener pin to allow top movement. It is polar sensitive, so if the top doesn't move, and you get a message to fasten the partition, flip the magnet over.
If you want a more permanent work around you can disconnect the plug on the switch from inside the top stowage compartment with the tonneau cover raised. you can then jumper the two wires together.
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Last edited by Old Yellow; Apr 17, 2015 at 11:21 PM.
