Disable opening trunk with external button.

[Ecoli]

Now I'm having visions of a Model 3 / Audrey II hybrid where the car has teeth on the tailgate and screams "Feed me Seymour!"

"I thought the car ate electricity - turns out it had a taste for human flesh"

ahahha won't be long until AliExpress and wish are flooded with trunk teeth
and Hansshow gets in on the action

 

[nurusz]

How does one disable the external "open trunk" button on the trunk lid? There is a common theft method in which the thief approaches a vehicle as it is parking, and as soon as the driver opens his door the thief opens the now-unlocked trunk, grabs what he can, and runs away. My intention is to foil this common attack.

I would not mind simply disconnecting the connector to the switch, but would prefer a more sanctioned method if possible. Thanks.

I do not understand how disabling the "Open Trunk" button will help stop or prevent the thief carry out his plot. You use this button when you are standing out there behind the trunk and the thief can not do his job

 

[one2many]

I mean really dude, what is in the trunk worth protecting.
In the name of Jack and coke (in the bottle) most people
take out the gold bars before going shopping. You could place
a note, do not damage the car and heres $50. Catus is nice touch.
Or a body bag that has open only with hasmat gear.
A case of cheap vodka is always a thrill to trunk men.
Or just move, .... never mind (happy hour)

 

[one2many]

 

[drdumont]

I believe that the LAW's arming distance exceeds the phone app's Bluetooth range. So it might work as vigilance against the fleeing thief, but not deterrent.

In any case, in the Model 3 there's not even enough room for an umbrella beside the seat. The LAW will never fit.

It is considered more sporting by some to fire at the fleeing miscreant as he departs. I agree. That way the cops find him with YOUR stuff in possession...

 

[RayK]

It is considered more sporting by some to fire at the fleeing miscreant as he departs. I agree. That way the cops find him with YOUR stuff in possession...

That's assuming that the main brunt of the LAW is absorbed by the perp and not whatever (s)he has unjustly obtained from the trunk.

 

[smatthew]

That's assuming that the main brunt of the LAW is absorbed by the perp and not whatever (s)he has unjustly obtained from the trunk.

And at that point they're not going the find the perp with your stuff.... Maybe they'll find a shoe.....