Bonnet / Boot / Trunk / Frunk interior release switch

[Ben]

Hi all

Just thought I'd share my experience of replacing the interior boot/bonnet release switch. 

My frunk switch stopped working the other day - the switch itself suddenly felt a bit loose, which I soon learnt was a common issue, where a small part of the internal plastic gubbins breaks, so a whole new switch is required. 

Searched on D911 etc and the part was coming up at around the £80 - £100 mark.  But there are lots of sellers on eBay of what looks like the same part for around £20.  So I decided to take a punt on the cheaper option, on the basis that if it was a cheap copy I'd send it back or just live with it till it breaks again (they are pretty easy to swap out).

I have to say though that the item I was sent, I can barely tell the difference with the 'original' part.  It might be a very good copy, or the same part from the same factory but missing out the middleman, but whatever, it fits and works perfectly.

 

I got it from here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bonnet-Boot-Release-Switch-99761310502-For-Porsche-911-987-997-Boxster-Cayman/174391810398?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Or there are lots of other sellers you can choose from.

 

And I used this excellent guide on Rennlist to fit it:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/893373-diy-for-replacing-the-trunk-engine-lid-switch.html

 

Hope this helps someone!

 

 

 

 

 

[Windymiller]

At that price it’s worth buying one just to have it as a spare on the shelf 🤷‍♂️
 

Be interesting to see how the finish and icons last on it - hopefully as enduring as the original. 🤔
 

That’s great Intel Ben, thanks a million. 👍🏻

[Maxheadroom]

Good spot, mines been broken for a good few years and kinda put up with it, but at that price its worth a try, thanks @Ben.

[Porschaholic]

Prices for this seem to be £15 now. Definitely worth having one as a spare. 

[SimonK]

Yes I did the same. The front trunk button had snapped and simply been left in place when I first got a Cayman. I also would recommend car trim removal tools. A 10 minute fix!