Do it yourself frunk opener protection

[Murray20c8]

A little do it yourself inexpensive frunk protection.
I had many cigarette lighter chargers which of course I threw out about a year ago so I bought a USB charger for 9 bucks. I took it apart and removed the center contact so it won't work. I had a photo holder that I wasn't using so I cut it down, and experimented with hole locations. This is the result.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Is this to prevent your hostage from escaping?

 

[Murray20c8]

Is this to prevent your hostage from escaping?

LOL
If so it would be black
It's so a rogue can of beans doesn't attack and open the frunk. Beans can be full of it ya know!

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

I have weighed the 2 scenarios and have decided that I would prefer the hostage option...

 

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Here's my DIY solution: cut out a small piece of thin plexiglass (from 8X10 sheet purchased from Rona) and apply velcro strips using double-sided tape top/bottom. It's easily removed and covers only the switch, so retains full access to the plug-in:

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Can't believe you bought 80 sq. ft. of plexiglass just to one up Murray...

 

[Murray20c8]

Here's my DIY solution: cut out a small piece of thin plexiglass (from 8X10 sheet purchased from Rona) and apply velcro strips using double-sided tape top/bottom. It's easily removed and covers only the switch, so retains full access to the plug-in:

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The only time I need the plug is for the maintainer and there will be no rogue cans of beans in the frunk while the car is napping.

 

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The only time I need the plug is for the maintainer and there will be no rogue cans of beans in the frunk while the car is napping.

No worries; just thought I'd give people a different option. I take it you're a HUGE fan of beans Murray!

 

[MY21C8]

I haven’t investigated it since I don’t really use the frunk, but can’t the button be disabled? A fuse or maybe detach the wiring from the switch? I haven’t heard of frunks flying open in the longest of times.

 

[Murray20c8]

No worries; just thought I'd give people a different option. I take it you're a HUGE fan of beans Murray!

It's actually a good option. I may just see if I have some Velcro around here somewhere and try it. I may even try some black plastic to keep my prisoners from escaping. lol

 

[Murray20c8]

I haven’t investigated it since I don’t really use the frunk, but can’t the button be disabled? A fuse or maybe detach the wiring from the switch? I haven’t heard of frunks flying open in the longest of times.

You don't want to disable the button. You might actually be breaking laws if you do. I know it's a law that car companies have it.

 

[MY21C8]

You don't want to disable the button. You might actually be breaking laws if you do. I know it's a law that car companies have it.

It’s the tony soprano in me. How did that wire get dis-attached? Damn chevys!

 

[Bucketoy]

After loading up the frunk, I feel much more comfortable with one of these contraptions than without. I have heard of it accidentally releasing on the newer recessed buttons as well.
Here is mine...

 

[Murray20c8]

After loading up the frunk, I feel much more comfortable with one of these contraptions than without. I have heard of it accidentally releasing on the newer recessed buttons as well.
Here is mine...

That is the one I was tempting to copy. I just copied netsinahs and it also works well. I haven't tested it with a can of beans yet, though.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

I didn't even know this was a thing until Murray's black hostage incident....


"Is this to prevent your hostage from escaping?"

LOL
If so it would be black "