Takes 2 Tries to Close Frunk (?)

[Birdman325]

Ever since I bought my car (October 2018) I noticed that it takes "2 pushes" to close my frunk.

Assume the frunk is open. I lower it so that it rests right on top of the latch. I then use 2 hands in the recommended spot and push down firmly. The frunk closes, I hear the mechanism make a noise, but it NEVER latches closed. I then push in the exact same spot a second time, and this time the frunk closes and latches.

I have never thought too much about it because it has always operated this way, and in the beginning I thought "maybe I am not pressing in the right spot" or "not pressing hard enough and in the right spot", but recently I have been paying closer attention to it and noticed that without fail, every single time, it will not latch closed on the first try (but I hear the mechanism) and it does latch closed on the second push.

Anyone else have this ? (Or does everyone have it this way?)

Thanx in advance. Helpful to get a sense of whether this is how it is supposed to operate before I consider a service call.

 

[Zimmra]

I changed the same spring from the video in the link above and it has worked well for me

 

[Puddles]

The electronic actuator there works VERY differently than a mechanical latch. Forgive me if this is not your issue... it was mine for a while.

I had in mind the "punchy" kind of motion at first, and it wasn't working. "Jab" also seems descriptive of how I've always been used to closing mechanical trunk/hood latches. Quick and strong, like a CPR compression, is NOT how to do it.

Ever since I started with a "firm pressure until it hooks" kind of sensation, I haven't had any trouble with my frunk latch. Try just applying firm, steadily increasing pressure, until you hear the latch make a little electric-motor sound.

 

[JakeMoore]

I think this has been my issue. A quick sudden press, doesn't work. I'll try press-and-hold after work.

 

[Runt8]

I do the "push and hold" method as well. I start with gentle pressure and slowly increase it until it latches.

 

[whatthe2]

I just push down not the T until it latches. Never had an issue with denting.

Edit: mine latches right away with minimal force.

 

[BluestarE3]

Pretend you're smothering it to death with a pillow (press down firmly and keep holding it down until it stops moving or making any sounds).

Don't try to revive it by doing CPR on it.

 

[Birdman325]

Pretend you're smothering it to death with a pillow (press down firmly and keep holding it down until it stops moving or making any sounds).

Don't try to revive it by doing CPR on it.

Great description. Will try it out.

just tried it. I was clearly doing CPR. The smother approach works like a charm. Thx.

 

[Puddles]

Pretend you're smothering it to death with a pillow (press down firmly and keep holding it down until it stops moving or making any sounds).

Don't try to revive it by doing CPR on it.

Bonus challenge: Try this without picturing your exes face.