I'VE BEEN FRUNKED

[SPYD3R]

FRUNK won't open... :banghead:
i just turned the key on my '09 RS to open the frunk, and heard a small unfamiliar 'klick' unlike normal click when turning key... and i also felt NO resistance on the key... now the frunk won't open... :gaah:

ANY IDEAS....? ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated...

 

[condorflysu]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Junk-in-the-Frunk-Unstick-the-frunk-lid-video This was a good DIY that might interest you.

 

[SPYD3R]

THX

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Junk-in-the-Frunk-Unstick-the-frunk-lid-video This was a good DIY that might interest you.

THX, good info, but the RT & RS have two completely different locking systems....
my issue is that the 'cable' has been broken at one end of the other... what i need to know is: how do you get the 'lid' open without the Key System...?

 

[ARCTIC]

I read somewhere about using a screwdriver or a metal rod to release the mechanism. I could take a picture of the latch if that helps:dontknow:

 

[wyliec]

I can't find the post now. But, someone with a 2008 or 2009 used a long, thin blade screwdriver from the fan side and lifted the trunk lid enough to slide the blade in to push the latch over. I don't remember if that long black plastic piece that runs the width of the trunk presented a problem.

I actually use an electric plunger (circuit energized continuously) to push the latch over to get into my 2008 trunk. Not that that does you any good.

I just tried the screwdriver method and there is no way that I could get it to work, especially with that long plastic piece in the way. If you really try to force the trunk lid up too much, it'll probably break.

If the cable didn't break at the latch end, try this:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...s-in-storage-trunk&highlight=long+screwdriver

 

[SPYD3R]

OPENNED

I can't find the post now. But, someone with a 2008 or 2009 used a long, thin blade screwdriver from the fan side and lifted the trunk lid enough to slide the blade in to push the latch over. I don't remember if that long black plastic piece that runs the width of the trunk presented a problem.

I actually use an electric plunger (circuit energized continuously) to push the latch over to get into my 2008 trunk. Not that that does you any good.

I just tried the screwdriver method and there is no way that I could get it to work, especially with that long plastic piece in the way. If you really try to force the trunk lid up too much, it'll probably break.

If the cable didn't break at the latch end, try this:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...s-in-storage-trunk&highlight=long+screwdriver

wyliec, THX MAN... I GOT IT OPENNED.... the guy that used a 'screw driver' must'a had a long one if u ax me... screw driver, that is... i lifted the Right Side Top Corner of the Lid... stuck a small MAGL lite between the lid AND fuse box cover - the plastic piece that goes from one side to the other, and with a length of dowel, about 24"X 3/8" dia., i was able to 'push' the latch and WA'LA, the Frunk Lid openned.... very eezzee, very clean...
thx again pal... I O U 1
Dan P
Easley, SC

 

[Tx web rider]

rs frunk release

if the cable that releases the frunk is not damage this is an easy opening for you

remove the oil access panel if you have the torx remove the pannel above it

look in towards the frunk there is a black cable that comes down from the bars to the frunk goes across

it looks like a simple bicycle break cable gently but firm pull on the forward end (frunk end) this should release the latch i have a small cord attached to mine that i can access from the oil change panel for a just in case release

if this does not work the cable might be broken if the sheath pulls easily away from either end then its broken inside if its at the top pull the cable its self

hope this works gl

 

[Bob Denman]

Were you able to figure out what caused the problem in the first place? :dontknow:

 

[SPYD3R]

FIXED

I FRUNKED IT GUYS......
:gaah: the cable end at the ignition broke off... :yikes:

so i bot a 'choke cable' @ my local auto store, $7.99 and installed it myself... beats a bill from the dealers @ ova $200... :2thumbs:

check it out:

pic #1, OEM pic #2 Choke Cable pic #3 Choke Pull pic #4 New System
It's a '2 motion' system now, versus an OEM '1 motion' system, but i think i saved a couple hundred buck$, so it's worth it to me...
y'all may wanna think 'bout put'n 1 of these in so that if u loose/lock your key, u'll have a safe and clean way to open your FRUNK... :thumbup: hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

Necessity truly is; "The Mother of Invention"! :2thumbs: :clap: :congrats:

 

[WackyDan]

wyliec, THX MAN... I GOT IT OPENNED.... the guy that used a 'screw driver' must'a had a long one if u ax me... screw driver, that is... i lifted the Right Side Top Corner of the Lid... stuck a small MAGL lite between the lid AND fuse box cover - the plastic piece that goes from one side to the other, and with a length of dowel, about 24"X 3/8" dia., i was able to 'push' the latch and WA'LA, the Frunk Lid openned.... very eezzee, very clean...
thx again pal... I O U 1
Dan P
Easley, SC
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Yup - That is the key, you also have to lift up on that fuse bank and coolant tank cover... Pretty easy to do actually. FYI.. The Frunk release cable is a pretty easy DIY replacement... If you have the Helibar riser block installed on your handle bar mount.

 

[Big Bird]

See, you can do it!!!

Sure it would have been better if we could have done it together... at least more fun... Good job!!:clap::bowdown:

I FRUNKED IT GUYS......
:gaah: the cable end at the ignition broke off... :yikes:

so i bot a 'choke cable' @ my local auto store, $7.99 and installed it myself... beats a bill from the dealers @ ova $200... :2thumbs:

check it out:
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pic #1, OEM pic #2 Choke Cable pic #3 Choke Pull pic #4 New System
It's a '2 motion' system now, versus an OEM '1 motion' system, but i think i saved a couple hundred buck$, so it's worth it to me...
y'all may wanna think 'bout put'n 1 of these in so that if u loose/lock your key, u'll have a safe and clean way to open your FRUNK... :thumbup: hyea:
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