when i took off my temporary tags on the rear, behind it is a small opening, the size of a nickel.

shouldn't this be plugged or have a keyed lock for opening the rear hatch???

 

I don't know what hole you are describing. But doubt that there should be a lock. Because when you unlock the door with the key not using the remote, the alarm will go off as soon as you open the door. So IMO a lock for the lift gate wouldn't make sense.

 

No hole on mine...

 

Mine has no hole either. I do see one on numerous pics of the roadster though. Don't know what it would be used for.

 

I have the same hole behind my license plate but have no idea what's its used for.

 

I know this is an old thread, but I looked behind my temp plate as well. There is a hole but it has a round flat "covering over it. You can see the hole clearly from inside the trunk...but no clue as to what it's for...

I have an '04 Coupe (not limited that I know of).

 

I thought it might be for running wires, e.g. florescent license holder...

ste7of1

 

That would be a good use for it but I highly doubt DC designed it with this in mind...

 

It might be for wiring in case you install a trailer hitch.

 

I just removed my temporary plates and saw the same hole, though mine has a cover (basically a matching paint-colored sticker) over it.

On a related note, is there supposed to be a rear plate bracket - or does the plate just bolt using the two holes in the trunk? Seems like the plate might scratch the paint, but mine has no bracket in the rear.

 

I used the hole to wire the "Reverse Guard System" (Black Frame). http://americanroadproductsinc.com/product_line.htm

It worked out quite well. You can snake the wires to the back tail lights quite easily...no drilling...quick install for the DIY.

 

I had the dealer advertisement plates off mine before I got my plates from the California DMV... mine too has the hole, not plugged... I'll have to take the plate off again to look, but I thought I saw an allen bolt of some kind behind it. Possibly for the hatch latch?

HanSolo... thanks for the link... I will probably be getting one of those too... VERY useful for parking garages, etc.

 

This is an old thread -- I'm searching for info on this hole behind my couple's rear license plate (2005). Mine was covered by a round piece of tape that looked like fancy duct tape.

I'm installing a back-up camera this morning and want to run the camera's wire through this hole. Underneath is a Torx -headed screw. Looking at the screw from the inside of the car (through the grille), it appears to attach to the metal frame. My guess is that this was a late-add to help address making the hatch latch more rigid, and the screw shouldn't be removed.

Any (serious) info from others on this? It would be great if the screw were there only to provide a way in/out for wires.

 

(Mystery hole behind the rear license plate). The hole was orgionally covered with cheap tape that weathered away. It's purpose is to hold the center of the bumper tightly against the body. There are several other screws and nuts helping out. The bottom portion of the exhaust shield comes off with the bumper. When I bought my car,it came with free test miles from the previous owner. Including a paint scratch on the back bumper. After years of looking at this scratch,I couldn't take it anymore. The body shop said the bumper had to be removed for a quality paint job that wouldn't peel back over the years. $300.00 to remove and reinstall the bumper then $300.00 to refinish the small scratch, then paint the entire bumper. I saved $300.00 by taking off the bumper and reinstalling. Squirrel Crusher

 

SC: Thanks. Did you have to remove the inside trim panel(s) to remove the bumper?

 

Han....

Nice seat cushion in your avitar
Too bad you dont show it in your gallery.

 

Just had to remove the taillights. Squirrel Crusher

 

anyone have any pics of this?

installing rear laser jammers and that'd certainly help on running the wires!!

 

I had hoped this might be an emergency trunk release, alas it is not. My vacuum pump is shot and my trunk is locked. Life is not good

 

Do you know that you can open the trunk by taking out the tag light on the drivers side and use a screwdriver to release the lock.
There is a thread here somewhere on the details.