Electric Trunk Release Motor

[surge1017]

I hooked up a new keyless entry system to my 2002 Toyota Camry LE and for whatever reason I couldn't get the trunk to open keylessly. I figured out that the motor on the trunk latch isn't set up for keyless entry. I have it connected properly as i get a (-) signal, as I should, through the 'blue/white' wire whenever I press the trunk release on the keyless remote. Upon further investigation I noticed that there is only 1 pin coming out of the trunk release motor which is not connected to the blue/white wire.

I found this image, which is exactly what I'm looking for on a forum post by dz63 at DIY: 2002 Camry Trunk Light Repair Procedure . I've modified it slightly in order to show what I need.



The arrows point to the actual motor I need, where as the "semi-highlighted" redish circle shows that it has 2 pins rather than 1 which is what mine has.

I have been looking for the last 3 days both online and locally at autoparts stores and I cannot find the replacement motor to make this work. All the wiring is set up and working properly all I need is the right trunk release actuator/motor. If anyone knows of anywhere I can find one I would appreciate it. I've tried contacting the local Toyota dealer and they weren't much help. I would prefer to just buy the motor but if I have to buy the entire latch assembly then so be it. Thanks.

[surge1017]

Still looking for this motor.. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

[profuse007]

Generally, the trunk pops, manual or electric, are different.

You have to get the whole latch including the actuator.

google " camry trunk actuator" to purchase one.

The trunk triggers are generally 12+volt trigger NOT negative trigger. you may find negative triggers on luxury line like Lexus or Acura.

Check bulldogsecurity.com for detail diagram of your vehicle.

[surge1017]

From everything I've read and researched the 2002 Camry LE requires a (-) from the sending unit. Everything I saw on bulldogsecurity and the 12volt forum has said this. I even sent an email to bulldogsecurity and they told me this was the way to wire it.. I figured I would have to get the entire latch assembly which isn't a big deal. However, I have searched everywhere for toyota trunk actuator, toyota trunk solenoid, trunk latch, trunk lock assembly, trunk release, etc, etc, etc and have found absolutely nothing. I noticed today however that lexus es300 of the same year uses the same latch assembly so that's my next step.. Hopefully I can find one for less than $250..

[profuse007]

gen5 trunk required 5-wire relay setup, aka reverse polarity. The power going to the trunk is positive with ~15A fuse.

The sending unit will have a low current (-) trigger that will be driving the trunk actuator via a relay.

AGAIN, GOOGLE FOR "CAMRY TRUNK ACTUATOR"

The average price for those thing on the net is 40bucks. I have seen honda actuators for 25bucks. cheap stuff.