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Old 02-24-2026, 01:19 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Gilles View Post
Try applying 12VDC to the cigarrette lighter plug, this should allow you to open the frunk.

Note: Don't use a battery charger as a power source, because it will not work, it is best to use the battery from another car with the jump cables connected to the lighter adapter.

Good luck!

I really would not be trying to connect a high amperage source (battery) to the cig lighter, the wires in the dash are too thin to carry the load. Use the pull out in the fuse panel and use a suitable ground connection.
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