Frunk Actuator 08 boxster

[vza]

Hi All,Reassembling my painted 08 Boxster and found my frunk release isn't working. Car had front end damage so I replaced the damaged actuator with a used one. Is there a way to troubleshoot the actuator and the switch on the sill. I don't hear any sound or clicking on front or back latches. Do they share the same fuse? Fuse numbers would help as well. Thanks 

[Loren]

You can use an ohm meter to see that the switches are working.

[vza]

Right... There will be no resistance when the switch is activated. Correct ?

[Loren]

Not sure how it is configured. If the resistance changes with the switch then the switch is likely okay.

[vza]

I'm getting continuity on pins 3 and 6 when the trunk switch is thrown. Nothing else when the frunk switch is thrown on any other pins. I initially thought both weren't working but ill double check see if the trunk works. Otherwise I assume its a bad switch. 

Edited November 27, 2023 by vza

[vza]

Confirmed ....new switch needed. Two more questions....The frunk actuator dosent seem to get bolted in anywhere. Does it just sit behind the liner freely? And...the emergency Frunk cable(cable from another actuator on the passenger side of the release) ...does the cable connect to the secondary hood release? Thats what I've seen online but dosent make much sense to me. 

[Loren]

[vza]

Ok...actuator #16 sits in there with foam. Where does the #17 actuator cable connect to? Thanks V

Edited December 2, 2023 by vza

[Loren]

#17 is the emergency cable connect.

[vza]

Yes where's the cable go...the secondary hood release? (The one with red release.)?

[Loren]

Yes, the required emergency release inside the trunk (red handle).