Closing the frunk

[AZ-3]

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Thank you for posting this. My delivery specialist specifically showed me how to "slam" the frunk shut and specially stated that you are supposed to to push down very hard on the "T" logo ....

Of course, this hasn't worked in real practice and I was about to schedule service because the frunk won't really close trying to slam it shut.

Thanks for sharing the diagram. A+

 

[Trilateral]

They Adjusted my latch and Added a washer when i took it in for some minor post delivery issues. It took about quite a bit of force with both hands to close, now can easily do it.

 

[Mr. Big]

I'm glad I did a search and found this thread because difficulty in closing the frunk was the main reason why I never used it. But I'm still wondering why such a seemingly easy function on most cars to accomplish so different on a Tesla.

 

[adayley]

I'm glad I did a search and found this thread because difficulty in closing the frunk was the main reason why I never used it. But I'm still wondering why such a seemingly easy function on most cars to accomplish so different on a Tesla.

The hood is made of aluminum, much softer than steel. That said, maybe they could have come up with a different latch so closing would be more “normal”.

 

[CertLive]

First thing is to check how far your rubber stoppers are twisted in. I found closure much easier when A they were shortened and B equally setup. Hope this helps.

 

[Mr. Big]

I did check the rubber stoppers but it was the 2-hand method that did the trick. It's on me that I didn't read the owner's manual but I didn't think it would take special instructions to close a lid.

 

[stopcrazypp]

The hood is made of aluminum, much softer than steel. That said, maybe they could have come up with a different latch so closing would be more “normal”.

My impression is they did change it in later years so that it's easier to close. However, you still need both hands to close it. The fact it is an electronically actuating dual latch (with safety latch) probably has to do with it, plus the fact the weight of the hood is too light to slam down (as I do in my ICE car, just release it with about a feet or so left and it'll still be able to slam shut by itself).

 

[Petermcg]

I rarely ever used my frunk until I got a power frunk kit. Tesla Offer’s kit allows me to open and close from the main screen and has made the frunk the goto option for light groceries and fast food.

But it’s an expensive solution to a problem that shouldn’t exist in the first place.

 

[Mod Y Guy]

Yah, power frunk and trunk, and it’s all just a push of a button. No touching the emblem, paint, or any chance of creasing the hood. I’ve had mine for two years and have been very happy. Expensive, a bit, but worth it to me.

 

[Neo101]

The spring that keeps the frunk locked is pretty hard. I replaced the spring with one that’s more flexible and closing the frunk is much softer now. You will be able to search for it in the forum.