What is the best way to by-pass the frunk lock?

[wmh9680]

You can also use a 1/4" dowel to reach in and push the lock open. You can lift the frunk lid enough to reach in with a dowel. It takes a bit of trial and error to get it just right, but still pretty easy. Play with it first with the lid open and when it's in place hold it and lower the lid. Then mark on the dowel how far it has to go in to make contact.

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This is shown on the 2013 RT I had but it would be same for other models.

Thanks, I will have to try that. Mike

 

[Tatonka]

I like those ideas and will try something as starting to have intermittent problems...but...how do you get it open if locked out?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I like those ideas and will try something as starting to have intermittent problems...but...how do you get it open if locked out?

See the posts just above yours. You can lift the lid enough to get the dowel in there to reach the lock.

 

[Tatonka]

Yes, I saw that....any other options I wonder.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Yes, I saw that....any other options I wonder.

None that easy and straightforward that I know of. I suppose you could connect a cable to the latch like the one going to the ignition but I don't right off hand where the best routing for it would be. You could get a solenoid like was used on the 2013 & earlier RTs and come up with some wiring so you can power it to pull the lock lever open.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You can also use a 1/4" dowel to reach in and push the lock open. You can lift the frunk lid enough to reach in with a dowel. It takes a bit of trial and error to get it just right, but still pretty easy. Play with it first with the lid open and when it's in place hold it and lower the lid. Then mark on the dowel how far it has to go in to make contact.

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This is shown on the 2013 RT I had but it would be same for other models.

I have a 2014 RT but it is the same as yours ….. I tried pushing that area ( shown above ) with my thumb - it caused a lot of pain …. pushing that small lever gives you no leverage ….. Everyone who views this method should try it on their own Spyder ….. I have opened a few RT hoods with a thin flat piece of steel stock, but came in from the other side and had to go under the Blk plastic cover to get to the large lever ( that can't be seen here …… good luck everyone ….. Mike :thumbup:

 

[Tatonka]

Right...there is no easy way to get to the mechanism without removing the black panels and you need the trunk open to do that as well as taking off other panels.....I think doing some kind of redundant option need to be done.....maybe the next time I can actually open it��

 

[jaherbst]

Preventative maintenance i.e. Clean latches and lubricate every 3-4 months and adjust the mechanism when needed. Cables stretch and need to be adjusted on occasion. Cable may need to be cleaned with bicycle cable cleaner if needed. This is not failsafe but will save you a lot of head aches and need to install makeshift secondary cables. I do this to all my latches on frunk, seat, side bags and trunk lid on a regular basis and have had good luck on both Spyder's.

Jack

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Right...there is no easy way to get to the mechanism without removing the black panels and you need the trunk open to do that as well as taking off other panels.....I think doing some kind of redundant option need to be done.....maybe the next time I can actually open it��

Well actually you don't need to have the Frunk open …. I've done four successfully by going in from the right side ( as seated on the bike )…. that panel can be lifted ( not easy ) and a rod slid under the panel..... The Bent end of the latch is has 5 x's the area of contact than the front part of the lever ….. just sayin ….. Mike :thumbup: