Side compartment won't open

[SpyderBears]

Having trouble getting the left side compartment to open on our 2015 RTL. We've always had to lean against it and push in while lifting the latch, but now even that doesn't work. Right side works perfectly.
Hoping its a quick fix. Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[Bob Denman]

First: Try pushing in against it a little bit more firmly...
If that doesn't do it: you'll need to get creative. :shocked:
That back panel of the bodywork needs to come off.
But you need to open up the side compartments in order to do it! :yikes:
I suppose that you could get it loose on the top and the right-hand side, and see if you could gently massage it out of the way enough to get to the adjusters...

Good luck! :thumbup:

 

[safecracker]

In my owners manual, under maintenance section, it tells you how to open side compartment.

 

[safecracker]

Hope this.picture is better.

 

[ARtraveler]

It may need a cable adjustment. I had my dealer do mine. Quick, easy, and they did not charge me for it.

 

[Bfromla]

If & when is opened, adjustment & cable lube:2thumbs:

 

[cptjam]

Side case

Nate,
open trunk. Peer thru the opening while you pull on the latch for the side that won’t open. Find the cable the latch pulls on, and using needle nose pliers, pull another mm or so until side case opens. Now remove the 8 screws that hold the panel on that surrounds the latch. The cable has an adjuster. Turn counterclockwise until the case opens easily. Lube everything with silicone spray, put back together. Call me if you need help; I’ve done plenty! Joe

 

[SpyderBears]

Nate,
open trunk. Peer thru the opening while you pull on the latch for the side that won’t open. Find the cable the latch pulls on, and using needle nose pliers, pull another mm or so until side case opens. Now remove the 8 screws that hold the panel on that surrounds the latch. The cable has an adjuster. Turn counterclockwise until the case opens easily. Lube everything with silicone spray, put back together. Call me if you need help; I’ve done plenty! Joe

Thanks Joe, i found the adjuster and adjusted it. i think i need to readjust to get it just right though. Thanks to all for the great help.

 

[cptjam]

Sweet!

Glad to help! Hope to meet you at Spyderfest! Joe