Frunk wont release

[dghii]

Replace the latch.

You can screw around with it with lubricants but you won't fix it. Replace and move on...easy, inexpensive dyi.

[jpc763]

Originally Posted by dghii

Replace the latch.

You can screw around with it with lubricants but you won't fix it. Replace and move on...easy, inexpensive dyi.

This assembly only or should I include the actuator assembly as well?

[SC-986]

You are going to have to remove the plastic trim piece covering the latch assy. to effectively lube the latch assy. and see what is/is not operating properly in that area. The fact that the hood is not latching completely indicates the rubber bumpers are not adjusted properly or the latch assy. is not adjusted properly. There is up and down adjustability in the latch assy.

[jpc763]

Originally Posted by SC-986

You are going to have to remove the plastic trim piece covering the latch assy. to effectively lube the latch assy. and see what is/is not operating properly in that area. The fact that the hood is not latching completely indicates the rubber bumpers are not adjusted properly or the latch assy. is not adjusted properly. There is up and down adjustability in the latch assy.

OK. I will try to do that when I return (I am out of town) next week.

[911monty]

There seems to be some conflicting info here. It appears by the video that somehow the pawl in the latch is now in the latched (closed) position. The latch is now preventing you from closing the hood. You will need to identify the latch pawl in the slot of the latch. Remove the plastic trim piece so you can see what you're doing. Once you identify the pawl, get something in to pry upward on it and then hit the hood release. The pawl should then rotate out of the way into the open position. The pawl is what needs to be lubricated so the spring doesn't have to overcome the additional friction. Good Luck.