This trunk release solenoid restores reliable powered trunk lid opening on the Tesla Roadster.
Positioned in the rear of the car (mounted behind or just in front of the rear bumper structure), the actuator pulls the release cable to operate the pair of trunk latches for a clean, consistent pop every time.
| Category | Detail |
| Vehicle | Tesla Roadster (rear trunk release system) |
| Location | Rear of vehicle, behind or just in front of rear bumper assembly (varies by revision) |
| Function | Electrically pulls release cable to actuate two trunk latches |
| Electrical | 12 V DC, fused via body harness; OE-style connector/pigtail |
| What’s Included | Trunk release solenoid/actuator with bracket and pigtail (hardware as pictured) |
| Install | Moderate — access through rear bumper area; verify cable routing and tension |
Maintenance Tip:
This actuator controls a pair of trunk latches. Periodically lubricate the latch pawls and cables with PTFE/teflon grease to prevent binding.
The front hood uses a second, manual latch pair—inspect and lubricate those at the same time. We stock replacement latches if needed.
Not releasing? We’ll walk you through voltage checks at the connector, cable tensioning, and latch alignment—plus access steps for the bumper-area mount.
