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    Default Too much Junk in the Frunk? Unstick the frunk lid video

    OK after this happening to me and a small panic attack
    Then after reading a few posts about the front trunk lid sticking and some people not knowing how to fix it, I decided to make a video showing how to unstick your lid.

    Hope it is helpful to someone!




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    Bob good job! I would caution about using an adhesive though as it would make it difficult to access the fuses.

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    A good lesson on the problem. I would of never thought about the gasket being loose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    Bob good job! I would caution about using an adhesive though as it would make it difficult to access the fuses.
    Yep..... thanks for pointing that out! I guess I just have to remember to NEVER force the frunk lid closed! If you have to do that, you have too much junk in the frunk or the rubber is off.

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    I might add that it pays to lubricate the latch and pin. If the electric latch deosn't release, adjustment of the latch and lubricating it is likely needed.
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    Default Too much Junk in the Frunk? Unstick the frunk lid video

    Bob, you may also want to hit up SpyderPops for his frunk replacement weather strip. It seals better and has far less if a chance of slipping off. Thanks for the video.

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    Bob if u use a little contact cement on the rubber and in the rail given time to tack up than re position the rubber and re seat it, this will adhear the rubber gasket to the frunk rail and keep it from comming loose again.
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    Default Nicely done..!!

    great "how to" video. Should help folks for we had a run on stuck latches here lately..thanks..!!
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    Thanks for the tips guys!

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    Awesome... never thought about the seal... makes sense... Will be looking out for it in the future... Thanx for the video...

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    Quote Originally Posted by NancysToy View Post
    I might add that it pays to lubricate the latch and pin. If the electric latch deosn't release, adjustment of the latch and lubricating it is likely needed.
    Once again.............................excellent advice! I'm calling BRP though......................the electric latch on mine has never worked worth a .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flanker View Post
    Once again.............................excellent advice! I'm calling BRP though......................the electric latch on mine has never worked worth a .
    It would be interesting for an electric latch to work on an RS...since there isn't one.

    For legitimate concerns, calling BRP isn't going to help. Your tech has to deal with it. There are two things that are essential...a microswitch whose arm is intact, not bent, and is properly positioned; and proper adjustment of the latch. You also need to have the liner (if equipped) and the wetherstrip installed correctly. A good tech can deal with all this. If yours has been unable to do so, you may wish to try another dealer.
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    Bob,
    Thanks for another GREAT bit of information presented in the most understandable way possible!
    Thast took pure guts to stick your frunklid like that...
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    Very helpful video
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    Not so lucky for me! Mine stays stuck! With the engine running in will open by the switch. Without, I have to push down on the frunk to open just like the video showed. It will not even closed by dropping it as shown in the video. The weather strip appears to be all the way down. Who knows????

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    Quote Originally Posted by rolinfaz View Post
    Not so lucky for me! Mine stays stuck! With the engine running in will open by the switch. Without, I have to push down on the frunk to open just like the video showed. It will not even closed by dropping it as shown in the video. The weather strip appears to be all the way down. Who knows????
    See your dealer.

    2010's only open electrically when the engine is running, but the 2011's onward open just with the key just turned on. The trunk should open with the key if you press downward then turn counter-clockwise. You should feell the resistance of the cable and latch when you do this. If not, you are either not following the procedure correctly, or your cable has come loose or broken.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NancysToy View Post
    See your dealer.
    Agree! Makes no sense that the engine must be running to open it other than maybe engine vibration helping it to unlatch.

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    Misunderstanding! It does open with the engine off. What I was trying to say is that after I turn the key I still have to press down on the frunk with the engine off. Engine on just hit the switch and it is open. So what I am reading here is that this is normal for a 2010 model???? That is to have to press down on the frunk to open while the engine is shut off?

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    The button will not work unless the key is on. It does not have to be running though.
    My guess is the engine vibration is helping it to unlatch with the button which is why it appears to work when the engine is running. The key is manual and pulls a cable. If you have to press down on the lid to make that work, then double check the rubber and make sure it is well seated. Otherwise your latch or hinge needs adjusting possibly.

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    Default Excellent Video Bob---thank you so much

    Thank you Bob!!!!

    This is one of the best and thorough DIY videos I have seen on here. Wish there were a lot more of these available to all of us.

    You have saved a lot of us headaches and frustration. Since my wife uses the Frunk 99% of the time I'll make sure she knows of this information.

    Again thank you so much for your insight and making and posting of this great DIY Video!
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    Quote Originally Posted by finless View Post
    The button will not work unless the key is on. It does not have to be running though.
    My guess is the engine vibration is helping it to unlatch with the button which is why it appears to work when the engine is running. The key is manual and pulls a cable. If you have to press down on the lid to make that work, then double check the rubber and make sure it is well seated. Otherwise your latch or hinge needs adjusting possibly.

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    The engine does have to be running on the 2010. If it will open by pushing on the lid without the engine running, the latch needs to be adjusted.
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    Ok thanks! I did not know that about the 2010 models. Kinda stupid they did it that way and glad they changed it in 2011
    Seems to me a safety issue to be fooling with the frunk while the engine is running!

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    Quote Originally Posted by finless View Post
    Ok thanks! I did not know that about the 2010 models. Kinda stupid they did it that way and glad they changed it in 2011
    Seems to me a safety issue to be fooling with the frunk while the engine is running!

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    I don't know that it is really a safety issue, but it most certainly was an inconvenience. Another nice improvement they made was that the key can push down and open the trunk while the engine remains running. Lots of ways to skin the cat after the 2011's were introduced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by finless View Post
    OK after this happening to me and a small panic attack
    Then after reading a few posts about the front trunk lid sticking and some people not knowing how to fix it, I decided to make a video showing how to unstick your lid.

    Hope it is helpful to someone!




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    Thanks Bob. That answered a bunch questions and is a much better remedy than adjusting any latches or hinges. (Interestingly, I couldn't find any adjustment to the frunk lid)

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    Quote Originally Posted by zbunker View Post

    Thanks Bob. That answered a bunch questions and is a much better remedy than adjusting any latches or hinges. (Interestingly, I couldn't find any adjustment to the frunk lid)
    There is no adjustment to the lid, just the latch on an RT or the latch pin on the RS (& ST?).
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