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

[finless]

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!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph43Jirr3Eo

Bob

[SpyderAnn01]

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

[SpyderMouse22]

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

[finless]

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.

Bob

[NancysToy]

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.

[MidLifeCrisis]

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. :)

[mcaccamise]

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.
Mike

[Chupaca]

great "how to" video. Should help folks for we had a run on stuck latches here lately..thanks..!! :2thumbs:

[finless]

Thanks for the tips guys!

Bob

[carajony]

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

[Flanker]

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 :cus:.

[NancysToy]

Once again.............................excellent advice! I'm calling BRP though......................the electric latch on mine has never worked worth a :cus:.
It would be interesting for an electric latch to work on an RS...since there isn't one. :lecturef_smilie:

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.

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :firstplace:
Bob,
Thanks for another GREAT bit of information presented in the most understandable way possible! :2thumbs:
Thast took pure guts to stick your frunklid like that... :shocked: :bowdown:

[ARCTIC]

Very helpful video

[rolinfaz]

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????

[NancysToy]

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.

[finless]

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.

Bob

[rolinfaz]

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?

[finless]

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.

Bob

[Elembytes]

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! :clap:

[NancysToy]

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.

Bob
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.

[finless]

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!

Bob

[NancysToy]

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!

Bob

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.

[zbunker]

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!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph43Jirr3Eo

Bob

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)

[NancysToy]

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?).

[finless]

I have noticed that many of the screws holding on Tupperware do allow some movement in the holes. I adjusted my rear top area panel below the trunk so my trunk seam looked even when the trunk is closed. I did this just by moving it around a little in the play in the screw holes. So there might be a tiny bit of adjustment on the hinge where it screws on. I have not look so I am guessing on that.

Bob

[SpyderBuzz]

So there I was in the office parking lot today with my helmet trapped in the Frunk... With nowhere else to turn I pulled out my smartphone and did a search on SpyderLovers... After watching this video, I had it open and was on my way! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[finless]

So there I was in the office parking lot today with my helmet trapped in the Frunk... With nowhere else to turn I pulled out my smartphone and did a search on SpyderLovers... After watching this video, I had it open and was on my way! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Glad I could help! :)

Bob

[M109Dreamer]

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????

You could always remove the weather strip and see if the issue is still there. If it is then it would be out of adjustment.

Nice video! :thumbup:

[NHSpyderman]

I locked my keys in my 2008 Premiere Edition and it's very easy to unlock it - there is no plastic cover that covers the wires on the '08 model - just follow the cable that goes from the key lock to the frunk and pull on it - your trunk will pop open. Easy as that - it works - been there , done that.

[Jim&Teresa]

Nice work Bob!! :thumbup: Your videos are great - thanks for taking time to do them and share the info! :clap::clap::clap:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

My electric latch didn't work this morning, watched your video & reminded me about key to open, thanks for reminding me
al

[Tadgh45]

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!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph43Jirr3Eo

Bob

Thank you Sooooo much for this video! I am packing up my RT-S to head to Ocean City / Delmarva Bikefest in the morning and got my frunk lid stuck putting too much in. I was panicking big time on what to do and thought someone on SpyderLovers has had to have this problem. You saved the day! I tried to open it myself but had to eventually enlist my neighbor's help to turn the key while I pushed and manipulated the lid. It opened right away! Thank God I tried to open it again tonight rather than when I arrived at the hotel in Ocean City MD tomorrow. I can't thank you enough!:clap:

[boomboom1]

Great video. Thanks much.

[TEHelms]

Well, I'm still stuck because the lid is "latched" with still two inches of space around it and nothing has budged it so far. Tried turning the key with the engine off and on with no success. And my frunk wasn't overloaded when it stuck either. I've tried pushing to the side, down, up, what have you with nothing budging it so far. I've an appointment with the dealer Friday for another issue but had to ride home helmet-less last night because that's where I stored it. Seems sometimes like the little stuff is the most annoying.

[finless]

You can also get in this way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPUE_LRTeTE

Bob

[PatrickM]

I followed your suggestion about using a wooden dowel to open my frunk. THANKS!!! Worked great!