tejanp

My car did not come with a power trunk closer, and was wondering how hard would it be to retro-fit this? all my previous cars have had this and kind of miss this feature now that i don't have it.

SRC350F

Since no one has done it yet, lets just say it costs a couple thousands of dollars :/.

mjeds

if you want factory, probably a couple grand in parts.

here is an DIY for a Mercedes, I doubt the Lexus system is much different:
http://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/5...nk-closer.html

another ClubLexus thread on the same topic:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-retrofit.html


if you want after market there are a bunch of kits made for hot rods that you can probably adapt.

https://www.ballsrodandkustom.com/in...ct_detail&p=34

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/power-trunk-lift

MTerrence

No idea about the rest of the components (hinge assemblies, switches in the cabin, on the inside and outside of the trunk, and on the key, wiring, any necessary electronic controllers and programming thereof, etc.) or about the labour, but the opener assembly itself, p/n 85790-30050, is ~$1,275.


Just making a rough guess, the switches are probably another $200 all told.

tejanp

:rofl: christ.. nevermind!

tejanp

Thanks for the info dude, but holy crap!

TommieBoy

My 2016 has the auto trunk closer, but my 2008 does not. While searching for some other options for my 2008 I discovered a company that provides lots of options for Lexus. Go to http://www.vaistech.com/newsite/ there you will find a automatic trunk closer for 299.95. Do not know anything about the product or the company.

tejanp

VAIS Tech is a good company but what you are thinking of is an add-on to the factory power trunk so you can have a true hands free operation, something i would definitely get if i had that factory option. It does not solve my problem though. I am just going to have to deal without it.

TommieBoy

Tejanp,
Sorry about that, I just saw the video demo and thought that it was a power trunk lift, in checking further I noticed that it would not work on my 2008 GS, so I did not read anymore. If I see any kit to open the trunk I will let you know.

djkidd

that website actually says its compatible with "GS350/450h 2013-2016 Without Power Trunk" so now i'm confused. is it just a popper then?

tejanp

It must just unlock the trunk and you still have to manually open it and close it.

TommieBoy

Installation instructions only shows connections to electrical part of vehicle. No reference to any kind of lift mechanism.