Open trunk? Battery disconnected?

gubel · 07-23-2019, 06:16 AM

Help! I did disconnect the plus cable in the back and closed the trunk on my 2018 zl1. How do i open it now? Car is open and engine bay is open.

How do i open the trunk?

red_johnny · 07-23-2019, 06:23 AM

Maybe crawl through the back and grab the emergency latch pull.

AlphaCamaro7 · 07-23-2019, 06:57 AM

crawl through the back and release the latch, press really hard pushing the trunk upwards. if your doors are locked then make sure you open the key fob and take out the key, you'll see a key hole where the key goes under the door handle.

LT4 · 07-23-2019, 08:21 AM

I have a funny feeling this will happen to me someday. I will NOT fit through the pass through.

red_johnny · 07-23-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LT4

I have a funny feeling this will happen to me someday. I will NOT fit through the pass through.

Then you must make little ones. I have several kids that will fit just fine.

tecboy · 07-23-2019, 08:34 AM

Possible to connect another battery to posts under hood? DOnt know if that would work or not...

Airfuel · 07-23-2019, 08:52 AM

Why not disconnect the battery from under the hood?

If I’m not mistaken, the positive and negative battery connection come straight from the battery in the trunk.
please correct me if I am wrong.

Memphis SS · 07-23-2019, 09:07 AM

Some of the guys are asleep or punking you...LOL

Just connect a battery jump pack or charger to the post under the hood, the car will come back to life and you can use your remote or the button under the bumper...

gubel · 07-23-2019, 09:17 AM

Even if the battery in the back is disconnected?

Memphis SS · 07-23-2019, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gubel

Even if the battery in the back is disconnected?

Yes, You're just putting 12VDC on the system which will power up the car's electronics. Don't try and start it just pop the trunk lock. It will not hurt anything.

There is a positive post by the fuse block (covered by a red cap) and ground post under the hood on the passenger side.

protovack · 07-23-2019, 11:31 AM

I feel like crawling back through seat and opening the trunk is easier than hooking up jumper cables.

Glen e · 07-23-2019, 11:37 AM

I always found it uncomfortable to climb through that back section so I made a tool to open the door. Just go cut a broomstick and at the end, tape on a hook cut from a coat hanger, Ducttape a flashlight to the end, stick it through, and pull back, works perfect.

GroundhogSS · 07-23-2019, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airfuel

Why not disconnect the battery from under the hood?

If I’m not mistaken, the positive and negative battery connection come straight from the battery in the trunk.
please correct me if I am wrong.

The line to the rear fuse box will still be connected when you disconnect the line under the hood.

MakCamaro · 12-14-2021, 09:43 AM

Thread resurrection, for future reference.

I had to disconnect the battery on my ZL1 because I was leaving for a trip. So I tied a cord on the emergency latch pull inside the trunk, I dropped the rear seats (yes, they drop in the ZL1) and when I return, all I have to do is simply pull the cord to open the trunk.

07-23-2019, 06:16 AM	#1
gubel Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: US Posts: 21	Open trunk? Battery disconnected? Help! I did disconnect the plus cable in the back and closed the trunk on my 2018 zl1. How do i open it now? Car is open and engine bay is open. How do i open the trunk?

07-23-2019, 06:57 AM	#3
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	crawl through the back and release the latch, press really hard pushing the trunk upwards. if your doors are locked then make sure you open the key fob and take out the key, you'll see a key hole where the key goes under the door handle. __________________ Well............ At least you tried. lol

07-23-2019, 08:21 AM	#4
LT4 Drives: all sold, getting another soon.. Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 282	I have a funny feeling this will happen to me someday. I will NOT fit through the pass through. __________________ Larry

07-23-2019, 08:34 AM	#6
tecboy Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 455	Possible to connect another battery to posts under hood? DOnt know if that would work or not... __________________ 2016 Black 2SS A8 NPP Sunroof - Tinted Windows - Black Chrome Wheels - Custom Striping - ASC Sideskirts/Splitter - GM Lowering Kit - Complete Sound System - DD LED Sidemarkers

07-23-2019, 08:52 AM	#7
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	Why not disconnect the battery from under the hood? If I’m not mistaken, the positive and negative battery connection come straight from the battery in the trunk. please correct me if I am wrong. __________________ 2019 2SS, Shadow gray, 6mt, NPP, Magneride, Bose.

07-23-2019, 06:23 AM	#2
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Maybe crawl through the back and grab the emergency latch pull.

07-23-2019, 09:07 AM	#8
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	Some of the guys are asleep or punking you...LOL Just connect a battery jump pack or charger to the post under the hood, the car will come back to life and you can use your remote or the button under the bumper... __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

07-23-2019, 09:17 AM	#9
gubel Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: US Posts: 21	Even if the battery in the back is disconnected?

07-23-2019, 11:31 AM	#11
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	I feel like crawling back through seat and opening the trunk is easier than hooking up jumper cables.

07-23-2019, 11:37 AM	#12
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I always found it uncomfortable to climb through that back section so I made a tool to open the door. Just go cut a broomstick and at the end, tape on a hook cut from a coat hanger, Ducttape a flashlight to the end, stick it through, and pull back, works perfect. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2021, 09:43 AM	#14
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	Thread resurrection, for future reference. I had to disconnect the battery on my ZL1 because I was leaving for a trip. So I tied a cord on the emergency latch pull inside the trunk, I dropped the rear seats (yes, they drop in the ZL1) and when I return, all I have to do is simply pull the cord to open the trunk. Attached Images __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

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