takyung

Hi, I am new here... since just bought a 3GS and found that there is a black strip in the trunk. I would like to know the purpose for it, thank you very much.
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CAK 500

That strip contains the wiring for the lights and backup camera in the trunk lid. Treat it gently.

BinaryJay

Are you kidding? That's just the strap that auto-closes the trunk when you lightly shut it. Granted, I never really thought about it but I'm not sure where else they would enter the lid so ... are there really wires hidden in that strap too?

SoCal_450h

iTrader: (14)

Yup, CAK 500 correct....

takyung

Thank you all of you!

blue00

OMG! I thought that was a joke... that stupid strap really contains wiring.....
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BinaryJay

Those Japanese are crafty.

ka0bit0

Hahaha.....same here!

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Yep for sure its the wiring for back-up light, when I got my LED emblems installed he had to find a way to tap in but didnt want to cause once it rips it becomes a real mess.

XxGoKoUxX

Must be one crazy ribbon cable in there, glad I told my cousin to never touch that strap when he went to grab that to TRY and close the lid!