SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 I shoehorned a Christmas tree in the boot and ripped this part apart, as seen in the photos. It seems to be a solenoid of some sort housed in the brown enclosure placed on the boot/trunk arch, and connected by the dangling connector. What component is this and what purpose it serves? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Forgot to mention there is no apparent impact and I couldn’t notice a loss of functionality anywhere. The car is 2017 reg (67) and owned from new - the only option I didn’t take was the sound upgrade to JBLpro - so it is not the case that a previous owner tried to install some extras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Mine has it.I've no idea what it is though.Sure everything works?Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Lights - check, sounds - check, radio - DAB/AM/FM - check, GPS - check. I wonder if it is an acceleration sensor of sorts - I'll need to look at the G-force display if it still works. Also what I haven't checked is if the emergency breaking light flashes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Mine is a 13, no g force reading.So it can't be that.Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Is it the key sensor for the keyless entry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Any chance it can be your reverse parking sensor connector?Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 86iain, it could be it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/13-18-Subaru-BRZ-FRS-BR-Z-FR-S-GT-86-Keyless-Entry-Unit-Antenna-8999752010-/143184534413 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 BRZ-123, the reverse parking sensors still work, so it is more likely to be the keyless entry antenna connection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks, I’ll read the manual for the keyless entry to see if I lost some capabilities there, and post my findings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Any chance it can be your reverse parking sensor connector?Sent from my SM-G970F using TapatalkOn mine all the parking sensor gubbins is behind the passenger side boot trim panel.Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conscript 45 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, 86iain said: Is it the key sensor for the keyless entry? I think it's this. There is an identical box mounted behind the trim which holds the Start button. OP - are you still able to open the boot with the key in your pocket while the car is locked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 37 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 I can see a capacitor and a coil, which may form a resonant circuit, making a keyless entry detector rather plausible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 More like the "don't leave your key in the boot" detector. It might serve to improve reception too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJay 10 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, nerdstrike said: More like the "don't leave your key in the boot" detector. It might serve to improve reception too. I would agree as the warning beeps have saved me a few times when I've put my coat in the boot shut the boot and not taken the fob out first. At least the boot opens again with the fob in the boot lol Given that the gt86 boot only opens if you happen to be standing right behind the car (even when the rest of the car is unlocked too), I am also rather glad of the boot release button next to the steering wheel. Otherwise getting the fob out of your pocket to press the fob button or getting out the car to stand next to the boot whilst the passenger you are dropping off gets their stuff out the boot would be a right faff lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Bull 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 Did you find out what it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowSpeedDemon 1 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 Cade Bull, it is definitely antenna no 4 the one busted (figure from the car manual below), and I haven't seen any issue so far (yes the boot still unlocks when sensing the key in my pocket, but we know that is antenna no 3 which should work). I'll try to lock the key inside - but that in the evening when I'll have access to my spare key 🙂 1 Jay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites