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RobertKing 07-03-2017 10:20 PM
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?

particlewave 07-03-2017 10:33 PM
Opening either front or rear turns the lights on in both, so your front latch microswitch is bad (or the wiring).

RobertKing 07-03-2017 10:38 PM
I don't get any grief from the alarm when the frunk is closed so, I assumed the micro switch was okay.

Anker 07-04-2017 04:49 AM
The car thinks the frunk always is closed, so no alarm.

RobertKing 07-04-2017 08:01 PM
I don't think so, if I leave the FRUNK ajar, the alarm complains.

particlewave 07-04-2017 08:26 PM
What's the M code for your immobilizer (531, 534, or 535)?

RobertKing 07-04-2017 09:02 PM
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?

particlewave 07-04-2017 09:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertKing (Post 542998)
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?
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.

RobertKing 07-08-2017 06:19 AM
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.

professorman 11-10-2022 02:42 PM
Thanks. WD-40 worked to fix my frunk light. It also helped the hood to pop up higher.


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