Porsche Frunk/Hood Latch Fix!

This video shows you how to adjust and fix the latch on the front trunk (also known as the "frunk") on a Porsche Boxster, but it's almost identical on most Porsche models.
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[@deanparker7867]

My 2006 cayman s frunk has been super hard to close since the day I test drove it. Good timing on this video! Thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Dean Parker great! I bet this will fix it! 😎🍻

[@r1l56me]

Thank you for this… the hood on my 2001 Boxster has been requiring more force than I think it should to close. I’m guessing the latch mechanism needs to be adjusted but have been procrastinating on it as I thought it might be a big PIA, now I know exactly what to do.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+r1l56me that’s great! Hope you’re a subscriber 😉🍻

[@constantinlegras769]

I'm so glad to see you posted this, I just started having this issue on my 04 boxster yesterday!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Constantin Legras 🍻

[@gumpster66]

My '04 986 s just did the same thing... Soon as I get back home, I'll be adjusting mine. Thanks for the video, as usual, it's a great DIY vid. :) What sux is now I've gotta drive home using backroads, stay off the interstates, I just don't want to chance my hood flying up at 75mph.. I'll feel a lot safer at a top speed of 35mph.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@gumpster66 happy to help! 🍻

[@JackBeckman]

I had this problem in my 2001 - hard to latch and release (although it would work eventually). Turned out to be that the latch was just misaligned, like yours.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jack Beckman I figured if was probably pretty common! 🍻

[@herberttuck2170]

Amazing guide. I think this is the issue with my 996 TTS, as no matter how hard i push, the frunk won't lock. I'll give it a go in the morning!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@herberttuck2170 right on! Report back 🍻

[@roymtz5375]

Thanks for your video, it was helpful info

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@roymtz5375 you’re welcome! 🍻

[@maestrodevil9566]

Crisp and concise as always!!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Maestro Devil I try 🍻

[@LowFlyer1200]

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to see.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@LowFlyer1200 😎🍻

[@zhobbyhouse9105]

Thanks, very helpful. My 01 mechanism is not releasing the hood each time. I hear it working but it ain’t popping up. Needs some lubrication and adjusting. Taking the latch off the frunk was a great idea. Next time I get it open, that’s what I’m doing! 😂

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@zhobbyhouse9105 you’re welcome! 🍻

[@pjay3028]

Nice fix. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@HelpMeDIY]

+p jay thanks! 🍻

[@aboyandhisdog]

Cool, I didn't know you could raise the latch. I had the same issue on my 997 and placed a flat pad of plumbers rubber (~1/8" thick) between the hood and the latch plate that you removed. Same result...you raised the latch, I lowered the latch plate (latch strike???).

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Tom Fitch I didn’t either 😆 That’s another creative solution 🍻

[@Huffmommy]

Thank you

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+@Huffmommy 💪🍻

[@sunset986S]

I'm thinking years of closing the hood has pushed the latch mechanism down slightly and what you did was raise it back up to the day it left the factory!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@sunset986S 😆🍻

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+@sunset986S 💪🍻

[@michaelsnelling2918]

Useful … do you have a separate channel for 2003 Boxster ? I have one too

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Michael Snelling thanks. Separate KZbin channel? Nope, this is the one! Ton of Boxster content right here

[@gumpster66]

is there a fuse or relay that someone might check first, before pulling out the 10mm ratchet??

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@gumpster66 well there is a fuse for everything electrical

[@gumpster66]

@@HelpMeDIY I've done quite a bit of searching and can't seem to find a diagram that specifies which is for the front trunk, I find tons of diagrams, just not ones that tell me which one is for the frunk of an '04 s

[@gumpster66]

@@HelpMeDIY Got it fixed. Was exactly the same issue. But I followed your lead and tested the latch first, to be sure what the issue was. All I needed was a 10mm socket and a dime. :) Thanks :)

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@gumpster66 right on!

[@gumpster66]

@@HelpMeDIY I would imagine that, over time, closing the trunk, putting downward pressure, is the cause. But now I know what to do. :)

[@sztryt]

I have problem as my cant open, is just jammed and unfortunately i have flat tyre, special key is in the front trunk alog with spare wheel, any sugestions ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Grzegorz that is unfortunate. First suggestion, after you get it fixed, I’d throw away all those keyed wheel bolts and replace them with regular ones. They are a pain!

[@sztryt]

@HelpMeDIY thank you I managed to open, in UK my emergency release was on passenger side - left. However, this didn't help, what helped was one person was pulling the release and I lifted jammed hood gently with flat screwdriver. No damage caused, mission accomplished Thank you for the video tip !

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@sztryt great news!

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Just uploaded a video to KZbin as well! Jinx!

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

Instructions unclear. I followed this guide and have locked myself in the frunk, and am writing this from my phone but oxygen and battery are low. Send help.

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😂

[@bobfognozzle]

Fun to watch no matter what you drive.

[@bobfognozzle]

Is white lithium grease on the mechanism….or silicone WD-40 still something to use to lube the mechanism. It just looks like it is sluggish after initial release.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@bobfognozzle quite possibly, but I haven’t researched that