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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Quick question. If I connect battery tender to 12v outlet in the frunk, close frunk to first click as to not pinch wire, will the interior frunk light shut off? Is there a better way?
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 11:19 AM
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It goes off eventually, no issues. The same thing as when you leave the trunk open for an extended period.
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You can completely shut the lid, there's enough give in the seal to not cause an issue.
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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 10:48 AM
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Is there a better way? Yes, crawl in there and shut the frunk. There is a release button.

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Quick question. If I connect battery tender to 12v outlet in the frunk, close frunk to first click as to not pinch wire, will the interior frunk light shut off? Is there a better way?
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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 10:56 AM
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run the tender wire out by the windshield, there are gaps in the weatherstripping
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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 10:58 PM
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I don't even put it to the first click. I just drop it down to the latch, and the light shuts off after a while. I've never timed it, but I would be surprised if it was more than 1/2 hour.
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Even if you leave the frunk open all the way, the light goes out in about 10 minutes. On the rare occasions when mine sits long enough I hook it up to a float charger, I leave the hood open. Guarantees I won't forget to disconnect the charger.
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