Cable adjustment

[Eagle1]

How do you adjust the cable on the frunk

 

[UtahPete]

How do you adjust the cable on the frunk

Oh, god. Don't tell me you misplaced your frunk cable adjustment tool...

Need more information!!!

 

[Eagle1]

I can't the lid to release. To open the funk.

 

[Eagle1]

Oh, god. Don't tell me you misplaced your frunk cable adjustment tool...

Need more information!!!

What tool?

 

[UtahPete]

What tool?

I'm kidding. There isn't any tool. What are you trying to adjust the cable for?

 

[Easy Rider]

Need more information!!!

Specifying WHAT information is needed probably would be even more helpful !! :thumbup:

Year and model, I think......because I think I heard that there are two different ways that the latch operates; one electrical and one mechanical.

 

[UtahPete]

Specifying WHAT information is needed probably would be even more helpful !! :thumbup:

Year and model, I think......because I think I heard that there are two different ways that the latch operates; one electrical and one mechanical.

Well, that plus why does he think the cable needs 'adjusting'?

 

[Bob Denman]

Is the release not working because:
Is doesn't move the lever far ebough?
or...
Is it just stuck?

Some lubrication might help...
Can you get the lid open to see the latch?

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking.....

Profile says..... 2015 RTL Chrome...Not seeing any adjustment on the break down. Depending on what you need. Could be the cable has stretched but not likely. If there is any adjustment it would be at the latch or ignition switch. If the cable is streched you could space it with some washers at the pulling knob on the actuator...:thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

release cable

I added a release cable with some very thin wire rope to both the frunk and the seat. Not hard to do and could save your bacon if the seat or trunk cable failed 2000 miles from home.

 

[Lew L]

I can't the lid to release. To open the funk.

You might try pushing down on the frunk lid as the key is pushed down and turned-------- just a thought.

 

[UtahPete]

I added a release cable with some very thin wire rope to both the frunk and the seat. Not hard to do and could save your bacon if the seat or trunk cable failed 2000 miles from home.

Lew,
I remember you had posted something about this before, or maybe it was somebody else. Anyway, can you provide more of an explanation, pics or link to the thread(S) that detail this simple but important mod? Thanks.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

FRUNK CABLE ISSUES

I added a release cable with some very thin wire rope to both the frunk and the seat. Not hard to do and could save your bacon if the seat or trunk cable failed 2000 miles from home.

:agree:... And I used to make and sell the re-mote cable release for seat and frunk ( as a Vendor ) ....I don't believe there is any adjustment available in the system.... The cable isn't likely to stretch.... the wire cable is too strong for that......It's very likely the release cable has become de-tached from the base of the IGNITION switch ( Deanna777 can tell you about that :roflblack: )...... If you can't get the frunk open I can tell you how because I've done it .... let me know if that's the main problem ..... It's wordy so I won't explain it unless you ask me to...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

Hi Pete,
I'm off to go skiing this am. 35th day so far this season. I'll try to get pix and an explination of the cable mod this afternoon.

Lew L

Lew,
I remember you had posted something about this before, or maybe it was somebody else. Anyway, can you provide more of an explanation, pics or link to the thread(S) that detail this simple but important mod? Thanks.

 

[JayBros]

As Lew L said, press down on the frunk lid where the latch is located then press and turn the key. It is possible the frunk gasket has come loose and needs to be reseated.

 

[Eagle1]

Cable

you were right spray silicone did the trick.

Is the release not working because:
Is doesn't move the lever far ebough?
or...
Is it just stuck?

Some lubrication might help...
Can you get the lid open to see the latch?

 

[Lew L]

Lew,
I remember you had posted something about this before, or maybe it was somebody else. Anyway, can you provide more of an explanation, pics or link to the thread(S) that detail this simple but important mod? Thanks.

Well Pete,

I tried to get a decent picture but the part to attach an emergency release cable is buried under the headlight surround. The cable should come out to the riders left. It really isn't that hard to do if you spend a few minutes studying what part moves when the key is depressed and turned. Same with the seat.

Lew


Pix is for the seat release

View attachment 159303

 

[OlJim]

Release cable

I added a release cable with some very thin wire rope to both the frunk and the seat. Not hard to do and could save your bacon if the seat or trunk cable failed 2000 miles from home.

I did the same but used some super strong fishing line, more flexable than cable. I ran the one from the frunk to the opening where you check your oil (2011 RT) and ran the one from the seat to the glove box.

 

[finless]

For future info:

There is no adjustment for the cable at the key area.
There is an adjustment at the latch but it's the entire latch assembly not just the cable.

Look at my Tri-axis handlebar install video and at the end of part 3, I show how to adjust everything.

Bob

 

[DGoebel]

Bob, This video