Frunk intermittent

[Blackcloud]

This problem has been dogging me a while. Did a search, to no avail. Sometimes the frunk opens normally, sometimes all I hear is the actuator, but it won’t open. Usually in warms conditions, hot weather, A/C on for example. 2004 base Boxster. Can the actuator cable stretch to the point it won’t work until it cools? Could it be a fan issue on the passenger side? Now it’s happening in NY, where the weather has been cool, whereas before it was summer weather. I’m stumped. Next time I open it, I will relocate the emergency cable to the tow hook area. I think I can can get to it if I pop the passenger headlight! Any advice appreciated. Thanks guys.

[Bill Ladd]

Mine was doing that. Lubed the latch and cable end at the latch. Works a treat now.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Bill Ladd

Mine was doing that. Lubed the latch and cable end at the latch. Works a treat now.

I believe the 2004 latch electronically is operated.

[Anker]

I had that problem and fixed it by replacing the latch mechanism.

[Bill Ladd]

Originally Posted by Starter986

I believe the 2004 latch electronically is operated.

Oh, yes. Maybe try lube anyway?

[Blackcloud]

It is electrically operated, and yes, it has been lubed.

[mipstien]

My latch would open the first and sometimes the second time I did it. Then would make a noise but wouldn't work. I replaced mine but before I unplugged it I tested it. It just didn't have the same force pulling after the first couple of times.