I think I got the top box lid error figured out.

[AY4B]

Both mine and my wifes F3L seem to keep having the message that the rear lid is open. I studied it the other day and just figured the post on the lid is just a hair short. I put a piece of electrical tape on it and have not had it come up again. Did it to my wifes f3 and hers has also stopped. Just the thickness of the electrical tape did the trick. Knock on wood. Im trying to think of something that would do the same thing that would look a little better. Any suggestions?

[ARtraveler]

Both mine and my wifes F3L seem to keep having the message that the rear lid is open. I studied it the other day and just figured the post on the lid is just a hair short. I put a piece of electrical tape on it and have not had it come up again. Did it to my wifes f3 and hers has also stopped. Just the thickness of the electrical tape did the trick. Knock on wood. Im trying to think of something that would do the same thing that would look a little better. Any suggestions?

On the RT top boxes, there is a cable adjustment from underneath. I had to do that with mine. Maybe similar on the F3????

[AY4B]

On the RT top boxes, there is a cable adjustment from underneath. I had to do that with mine. Maybe similar on the F3????

I dont think so. The latching and locking mechanism is in the lid. There is a sensor with a contact on the box below. the lid has a small plastic post that pushes the contact together when it closes. Its just is a tad short.

[AY4B]

I had issues with it since I drove it off the lot. The dealer just sprayed a lot of WD 40 on the contact but it did not seem to help. Ive been fiddling with the sensor contact which seems very fragile but the problem was not the sensor, its the post on the lid.

[cptjam]

Can you glue a shim on?

[PW2013STL]

I just went out to look at my wifes F3L and I see what you are talking about. I wonder if the switch is set to low. I did not dismantal to see if it's adjustable. Eather way this should be covered by warranty and your dealer(or another) should cover this. Wither that means a new lid, or some other adjustment.

[AY4B]

Can you glue a shim on?

you probably don't need a shim just a layer of glue may do it, ( let it completely dry of coarse) maybe a dab with a hot glue gun but you dont want it too thick to damage the sensor.

[KID Ryker]

Both mine and my wifes F3L seem to keep having the message that the rear lid is open. I studied it the other day and just figured the post on the lid is just a hair short. I put a piece of electrical tape on it and have not had it come up again. Did it to my wifes f3 and hers has also stopped. Just the thickness of the electrical tape did the trick. Knock on wood. Im trying to think of something that would do the same thing that would look a little better. Any suggestions?

I had the same problem. I took off the left side color panel and disconnected the switch. I don't have a light to tell me if my bags are not closed, I don't need one for my top case. Just Me.

[rays hell]

I used a small piece of plastic (bottle cap) and slid it under the switch raising it up and have not had a problem going on over a year.

[GaryinWI]

A small drop of silicon on the end of the plastic plunger irks too.

[RICZ]

Rays hell has the correct fix. Slip something under the switch to raise it a tad. I used a pile of little squares of electrical tape I cut with a scissors - maybe 6 ply. Then slipped them under the switch and pressed down to make it stick better. With the high brake light still off, I lowered the lid to check and the switch is pushed farther, making perfect contact. Although the second photo shows the switch removed from its holder, there's no need to do so, just lift it a little and insert shimming.
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