07-03-2017, 10:20 PM
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Frunk light? Why?
2001 Boxster S, 3.2L 6speed manual.
Frunk light only lights if the trunk is also open... Why?
Is there a way to fix this?
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07-03-2017, 10:33 PM
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Opening either front or rear turns the lights on in both, so your front latch microswitch is bad (or the wiring).
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07-03-2017, 10:38 PM
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I don't get any grief from the alarm when the frunk is closed so, I assumed the micro switch was okay.
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07-04-2017, 04:49 AM
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The car thinks the frunk always is closed, so no alarm.
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07-04-2017, 08:01 PM
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I don't think so, if I leave the FRUNK ajar, the alarm complains.
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07-04-2017, 08:26 PM
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What's the M code for your immobilizer (531, 534, or 535)?
Last edited by particlewave; 07-04-2017 at 08:34 PM.
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07-04-2017, 09:02 PM
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Not sure, have to look in the manual. On a side note though, I popped the cover off over the lock mechanism and worked the lock a few times and the light came on. Is it safe to use say WD-40 in there to free it up?
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07-04-2017, 09:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertKing
Not sure, have to look in the manual. On a side note though, I popped the cover off over the lock mechanism and worked the lock a few times and the light came on. Is it safe to use say WD-40 in there to free it up?
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That's fine, just try not to get too much on the switch. You may want to spray some contact cleaner on/in the switch itself.
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07-08-2017, 06:19 AM
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Gave the white disc part of the switch a tiny spritz of WD-40 closed the frunk, opened it and the light came on instantly. Looks like that part was just gummed up over time.
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11-10-2022, 02:42 PM
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Thanks. WD-40 worked to fix my frunk light. It also helped the hood to pop up higher.
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