1GoodTurn

Question for the group please. My '09 base, Pdk just started exhibiting an issue with the frunk switch. I can open it with the remote (key) but not with the switch inside the car. I've had the car for around 9 months and maybe opened the frunk 6 times, most of which were from the inside switch if I recall correctly. Now, nothing! Shouldn't be a fuse or it wouldn't pop at all right? Dealer says it could be a bad switch or bad wiring going to the switch ($$$?). Advised me NOT to try to remove it myself. I guess it would activate the "self destruct" sequence. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

jhbrennan

Sounds like a bad switch - do you hear anything when you activate? It's a very easy change if it's a bad switch - you can buy one here:

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//SILLSWITCH.html

Rob_G

I had a similar problem and then broke the switch thinking (stupidly) that I didn't pull it hard enough. I did get it from Suncoast.

BIG smoke

My frunk switch stopped working about a year ago. Pain in the az. Dropping the kids off at school had to shut the car off, and use the key fob to pop the frunk. Annoyed me enough to get off my butt and replace the switch assembly, as above.
Get it done.

1GoodTurn

Appreciate the input. Hard to believe that something so critical isn't more robust in it's design. I'll check on my Fidelity warranty and see what it covers/deductible. If it's not worth it, I'll just replace it myself. Thanks!

BIG smoke

Order your part. Wait for a while and procrastinate. Change it out or get someone to change it out.
When changing the assembly make sure you don't cross the blue wire. It will automatically notify Porsche of America.

Petza914

Remove the 2 screws that hold the inner door sill trim piece in which which frunk / engine lid combo switch resides (they're under two plastic caps). Once you have that piece loose it's easy to see how the switch comes out. From there you can troubleshoot the wiring at the switch and the switch itself.

Aside from making the highest quality CF parts, MA Carbon also has some of the best installation videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXl_4wqmQQo#t=60

jhbrennan

You'll need a short allen head (hex) wrench (I think it's 5mm)...and don't remove the two screws, just loosen. The hardest part is getting the wrench into the hole and into the head of the screw - be patient. Other than that it's a very easy task.