Changing trunk from manual pull to electronic

[schmiddr2]

I bought an alarm and am planning to swap out the manual cable pull as seen in the image as group #10, to the electrically activated (actuator) version as seen in the image as group #12.

Since I am wiring it to an added relay to be used with the alarm I really just need to know if this is all I will need to release the latch when powered and that it will fit.

Majestic Honda link:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com...X+(LEATHER)&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=TRUNK+LID

 

[schmiddr2]

Secondly I plan to add a gas shock opener. Like this,

Any ideas on shock strength needed?

 

[lashlee]

If you are using the alarm you can just add the relay for power and get an OEM part out of an EX that will keep the cable (since you will want a back up) and have the actuator for the power opening.

 

[schmiddr2]

Perfect. Now are the parts I listed above (#12) correct and complete for the job? (Like I said I will add a relay for the alarm trunk feature.) Just want to be sure before I place an order.

 

[schmiddr2]

If no one knows that is ok, as I will be doing it regardless, even if I have to order other parts to finish it. But one bump.

I'll take pics so others can know for sure what parts are needed.

 

[bdeitemeyer]

Someone did this the aftermarket route on Acurazine with their TSX, it'd be worth your time to search for that thread.

 

[lashlee]

That should work great, and it's what I used.

 

[schmiddr2]

I would like to use the OEM parts.

Thanks lashlee. Group 12 P/N is: 74851-S84-A41. Ordered.

 

[schmiddr2]

Well I got the part. It looks right except the plug on it does not match the one on my LX. I guess I will have to read the manuals and figure it out.

 

[lashlee]

I think mine had the same plug but I had to add the wire for the alarm to activate the solenoid. Now that I think of it, I did mine right after I got it in 98 so they might have changed it in later years.