Could be worse. My M3 with Hansshow frunk/trunk used to beep and randomly open when it got wet. It eventually failed and I had to replace the controller and put a rubber boot on it. It still caused problems until I realized that the open side, even when sealed with zip ties, still needs to be pointing down, not back toward the windshield, like I had it. That way any condensation could escape. Newer models are water tight.
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Best power frunk kit?
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JustAnotherY
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What is the resolution for when it compltely fails to open? I installed my Hansshow power frunk 6 weeks ago and it has worked every time, until Sunday. Stopped for a few groceries, popped it to get shopping bags, worked as usual. When I came back out 20 minutes later it wouldn't open. It was ~40° and raining, but it should work in those conditions. Car has been in the garage for the last two days and it still won't open. I can hear the mechanism trying to release but nothing happens. And the emergency release cable does not work.
I did see another member who had the same experience and had to take it to the dealer so they could "break into" the frunk for a cost of $700. Before I go that route, how have other people dealt with this problem?
I did see another member who had the same experience and had to take it to the dealer so they could "break into" the frunk for a cost of $700. Before I go that route, how have other people dealt with this problem?
Wow, that is a bummer. I'm hoping someone has a good suggestion in case it ever happens to me! Good luck.
I installed these. Literally a 5 minute install. You still have to close manually, but it opens the frunk automatically. I've had mine for about 5 months and use it almost daily. One of the best upgrades I added to my car.
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I've seen numerous posts indicating that the "release" cord doesn't work. I will try mine one of these days. I'm curious if anyone has found that it does actually release the latch.
My "Tesla Offer 4.0" power frunk has performed flawlessly for two years now. I use it very often.
JustAnotherY
Member
Yes, as I said I tried the manual release and it does not work. I have no way to open the frunk so I can uninstall this piece of junk that lasted 6 weeks. I think I'll create a new posting about this, hoping someone has a solution other than a very expensive dealer visit.
Stewart
2021 MY, blue/black FSD & Tow
I’ve had good luck so far, but today it’s giving my wife a bit of grief, granted it could be the cold weather. I’m guessing that some water could have gotten into the works and froze something. Maybe a little WD-40 in the latch might help.
exxxviii
Member
Are the EVOffer/Teslarati & Hansshow kits the same? Are there any material differences? My wife is giving me a frunk opener for Christmas, so I have a choice to make. The long-running Hansshow has collected more comments, so that makes it both well-documented plus a little scary. OTOH, the EVOffer seems to have better installation instructions and almost no negative comments here. So, that one is either better or less popular. OTOH, Hanshhow is available now while Teslarati is out of stock. I'm not as concerned about installation differences, as long as they are both well-engineered. I am more interested in long-term operation differences (if any).
JustAnotherY
Member
Well, as you can see from my post above, Hansshow failed after less than two weeks. I haven't had time to deal with whatever the resolution may be, but it won't be easy or cheap I'm sure. What I can tell you is this: I wish I had never installed it. Although I definitely enjoyed the powered frunk while it worked, the failure is a headache I didn't need. I rented a Tesla while on break this past week and used the manual frunk. My impression, after having used the power frunk for my brief 6 weeks? Manual really isn't a big deal.
It's just a set of more powerful struts. That means when you remotely open the frunk, it'll open all the way on it's own, probably much faster than you want, and make it much harder to close.
There's several comments on the page if you search for "tesla". Make sure you know what you're getting into, before clicking "buy".
I don't. I actually just swapped them out a couple of weeks ago for the Hansshow powered frunk kit. The struts worked fine and closing it isn't that much harder than the factory struts. They do open the hood quickly, but not to a point that I was concerned with damaging the hood. I had them on for 6 months and used them ~2x a day and didn't see any change in my hood. I changed it out for a powered version because I use it daily and I didn't like constantly having hand prints on the hood.
TheTinRam
Member
I searched for a power frunk thread to see which one people are using, since prices vary a bit. I see several people with problems.
I noticed this one from pimpmyev is $700, which is much more expensive than Hanshaw and evoffer. Anybody use this one or know why its more expensive? I would hope its built better and does not have some of the failures described in this thread.
I have a 2023 MY and noticed the Hanshaw kit does not support 2023 and for evoffer you need to email them if you have an Austin built 2023 (which I do). Anybody with a 2023 install one or know what is special about it?
I noticed this one from pimpmyev is $700, which is much more expensive than Hanshaw and evoffer. Anybody use this one or know why its more expensive? I would hope its built better and does not have some of the failures described in this thread.
I have a 2023 MY and noticed the Hanshaw kit does not support 2023 and for evoffer you need to email them if you have an Austin built 2023 (which I do). Anybody with a 2023 install one or know what is special about it?
We install the Hansshow units and will typically run units we sell on our personal vehicles.
That being said, i've had my Hansshow Power Frunk for over 2 years on my own MYP and use it regularly without any issues.
That being said, i've had my Hansshow Power Frunk for over 2 years on my own MYP and use it regularly without any issues.
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