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When I fixed the issue with my 996 frunk micro switch, it turned out that the rubber grommets that holds the cables (both the normal one and emergency) are perished.
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I’d be more cautious on the main release cable though, as that gets used regularly.
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However, I think soon I would also need to replace the main cable / grommet.
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And for the emergency release this should be enough since it is rarely used (hopefully).
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When I fixed the issue with my 996 frunk micro switch, it turned out that the rubber grommets that holds the cables (both the normal one and emergency) are perished.
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When I fixed the issue with my 996 frunk micro switch, it turned out that the rubber grommets that holds the cables (both the normal one and emergency) are perished.
Hello,
When I fixed the issue with my 996 frunk micro switch, it turned out that the rubber grommets that holds the cables (both the normal one and emergency) are perished. The one from the emergency release is totally gone and the one from main cable is on his last legs.
So what I did for the emergency is to put an expansion rivet there instead of the rubber. See attached photo. And the solution actually looks OEM+
especially if I would make the cut a bit more neat. And for the emergency release this should be enough since it is rarely used (hopefully).
However, I think soon I would also need to replace the main cable / grommet. The price is reasonable, but for early cars this fix is quite a pain to do. If I would do a similar solution as for the emergency one, would you think this is a good fix. Especially since for the emergency one the cable really sits well in there and the rivet is snug in it's place.
For the emergency release, that looks a reasonable workaround if the cable is held securely and not chafing. I’d be more cautious on the main release cable though, as that gets used regularly. The grommet supports the cable and stops it rubbing on the bracket.
If you use the same rivet idea, I’d add some rubber sleeve/protection around the cable and make sure it still moves freely. Neat fix, but cable wear would be my only concern.
You may call it that in the US of A but here in the UK Porsche owners call that the FRUNK (Front Trunk) or, by those that want to retain some Britishness about it , the FROOT (Front Boot).
Super. Thanks a lot for your contribution. And proud of you that you are already a Porsche driver for 52 years.
I will have potato for dinner tonight, but some people call it potato.
That's strange, 39 years ago the trunk of my 924 was in the BACK - the same as modern day Macans, Cayennes and Taycans.
It's also strange that a Netherlander has a better grasp of the English language than an American.
The trunk in the 911 has always been in the front. Some Porsches have front trunks, and also back trunks.
For example, the 914 has both a front trunk and a back trunk…. Would we call those “frunks” and “baunks.”
Dan
