Hard to close frunk

[peterparker]

I am a newbie that is finding that I have to slam my frunk at least twice to get it to close. Sometimes it takes 3 slams. And when I say slam, I mean closing it fairly forcefully. It seemed to close with one when I first got it. Is there a latch adjustment or something for the frunk that makes it easier to close? I place my helmet in there anytime that I stop so I am using it quite a bit.

 

[jtoro1]

Check the rain seal it comes off

 

[ARtraveler]

May also be a funky lock and switch. I am still in the process of dancing around with the dealer about getting mine fixed.

 

[Ed_H]

There are two bolts towards the bottom of the bike-side part of the latching mechanism as shown in the attached pic. Loosen these two bolts and adjust to your liking. It may be trial and error until you get it right. You're gonna have to remove the two triangular pieces (like the one that covers the antifreeze overflow tank) to gain access. This is on a 2014 RT...YMMV

 

[Eagle1]

Ed is right. I have a 2010 rt and had problems with the frunk. I called the dealer service dept, They weren't sure how to adjust, but it is the two bolts in the front.
Good luck. :clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

But first... :shocked:

Make sure that the seal is fully seated; all the way around the opening! :thumbup:

 

[peterparker]

Ok...

Let me check that seal first and then try to adjust the bolts.

Thanks a lot.

 

[finless]

A little grease on the latch pin helps too!

Bob

 

[Chupaca]

Steps..!!

start with lube..check the seal..loosen the bolts just a bit so when you close the frunk it can center itself...can be a bit of a oain to get it re-adjusted...:thumbup:

 

[dadof4]

After my dealer put the third lid on the frunk of my 2010 RT, I learned on Spyderlovers how to adjust the latch with the two bolts on same. The dealer told me there was a problem with warped lids. It was the latch adjustment.

 

[CentralCoastCA]

Ditto what akspyderman says

May also be a funky lock and switch. I am still in the process of dancing around with the dealer about getting mine fixed.

If you have a 2014 RT, then there is a known problem with some of the ignition switches which control the frunk lock. The frunk lock/unlock mechanism controlled by the ignition key won't latch the frunk lid, necessitating me to jiggle the key (without turning on the Spyder) to reset the latch.


Long story short, my RT ignition froze up and the frunk latch totally failed at the dealer while having tri axis bars installed and is currently being replaced under warranty.


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[jaherbst]

I am a newbie that is finding that I have to slam my frunk at least twice to get it to close. Sometimes it takes 3 slams. And when I say slam, I mean closing it fairly forcefully. It seemed to close with one when I first got it. Is there a latch adjustment or something for the frunk that makes it easier to close? I place my helmet in there anytime that I stop so I am using it quite a bit.

Make sure rain seal is pushed down and seated, then put some lithium grease on the latches. I bet it will then work for you.

Jack

 

[flaggerphil]

Last year my frunk stopped latching all together. I called my dealer, took it in, they adjusted the latch, and I've never had another problem with it.