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YOUR RESEARCHArgggh! Front trunk won't open!
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WD-40'd the snot out of the mechanism, and once I used a screwdriver to reset it, seems okay.
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Left work, opened fine, got home, hit the switch, heard a little noise, not the usual big clunk.
Went around front, tried the remote while listening, I could hear something in there trying to move, but it won't open. I tried pushing on it while clicking the remote, no joy.
What do I do? I have stuff in the trunk I need!
Did you not notice it's location when you had your bumper off to do the mesh?
Is it full with something pushing on it?
The emergency cable is there for a reason.
Fish for it with a coat hanger. Some have said you can see it through the side marker or you'll have to remove your wheel and liner.
If it was never moved, you can probably find it by removing the front passenger wheel and pulling out the liner a bit. It can be a pain - literally. Check behind the hole for the tow hook. Some people move it there when they have the bumper off. Some people tape it to the underside of the front bumper. Good luck.
All fixed! Jacked it up, turned wheel, took off passenger front tire liner, pulled on cable. WD-40'd the snot out of the mechanism, and once I used a screwdriver to reset it, seems okay. Tried it out about 20 times. I'm not going to put anything in the trunk for a week, while still opening it each time I would have to test it out.
Thanks for the help everyone!
I'm not sure about 99, but my 00 has a mechanical release lever but still needs a battery to open the frunk due to an electric lock. The engine lid is completely mechanical.
