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Didn't realize just how long it had been since I posted this - sorry for not responding sooner! I finally took the plunge and bought my TC at the end of December, and I just today got around to taking out the rear seats and creating the Puppalace in the back. I've been using a smaller 30" crate for the last couple of months, bungee-corded in place on the laid-flat seats, but now they'll have much more room and available height, while still being safe (the new 42" crate is also bungee-corded in place, attached to the tie-downs in the floor). I'd never even heard of or thought of the idea of pets preventing medics from getting to their owner in the event of an accident and having to be restrained, or even killed. Good to know, but just the thought of it also completely freaked me out - thanks for that...

I followed your lead and installed a switch today. I used pins 7 and 10. Pin 2 (instead of 10) would have worked also but it is 12 GA and would not fit the displacement wiring connectors I used. I found pin 7 is about 5.6 V not 12V as I stated earlier. Either way it is a logic state that goes to zero when the latch button is pressed. I installed a connector between the switch and the vehicle wiring so I can easily remove the panel in the future. The switch opens the rear door when all the van doors are unlocked. It will not work when only the driver's door is unlocked. Also, the "trunk unlock" button on my key fob does nothing. Thanks for doing the research on this. This project took less than 1 1/2hours. This has given me an idea to research if I can install a momentary switch that will turn on all the cabin lights (like opening a door). I think it can be done easily.

My 2015 needed it's regular maintenance recently so when I made the appointment I also asked about the recall since I got the "contact dealer for installation" letter a week before. I was told, no problem we have the parts. But when I went in for my appointment on the 13th, I was told they don't have the parts. Now the story is what I fully expected the first time I asked, demand is high and getting parts for the recall is difficult. At least now (supposedly) "parts are on order for your VIN" and they'll call me once they come in.