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BirdDog · 02-20-2017, 11:51 PM

The switch for the frunk light is in the latch mechanism.

When I got my Boxster (3.5 years ago), the light worked intermittently. I shot the latch mechanism with some white lithium lube (intended for brakes) and the light now comes on every time.

I would try spraying some lubricant down into the latch mechanism and closing and opening the frunk lid a few times. I bet that will get the light working again...

Note: by lubricant I don't mean WD-40. That might work short term, but it's not really a lubricant. You can use WD-40 to loosen things up, but follow up with a real lubricant like 3-in-1 oil. I used spray lithium grease because it won't drip off with high heat.

02-20-2017, 11:51 PM	#10
BirdDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 419	The switch for the frunk light is in the latch mechanism. When I got my Boxster (3.5 years ago), the light worked intermittently. I shot the latch mechanism with some white lithium lube (intended for brakes) and the light now comes on every time. I would try spraying some lubricant down into the latch mechanism and closing and opening the frunk lid a few times. I bet that will get the light working again... Note: by lubricant I don't mean WD-40. That might work short term, but it's not really a lubricant. You can use WD-40 to loosen things up, but follow up with a real lubricant like 3-in-1 oil. I used spray lithium grease because it won't drip off with high heat. __________________ 2001 Boxster S - Speed Yellow, Black Leather, Tiptronic, Jake Raby rebuilt 3.2 with IMS Solution