Cannot open the front compartment on my 2010 can am spyder rts.the switch does not release.Any ideas.

Have you got the valet switch turned on?

Voltage is applied at all times through the TRUNK REL/RFA fuse to the rear compartment lid release switch and the switch side of the rear compartment lid release relay. When the release switch is pressed, the following actions occur:
• The switch closes.
• Voltage is applied to the coil side of the rear compartment lid release relay.
When the transaxle is in PARK or NEUTRAL, the rear compartment lid release relay is grounded through the transaxle range switch. With the coil side of the relay energized, the relay contacts close, applying voltage to the rear compartment lid release motor.
If the vehicle is equipped with remote entry, the switch operation is the same, except when the contacts in the rear compartment lid release relay close, voltage is applied through the normally closed contacts of the remote control door lock receiver. This action occurs in order to apply voltage to the rear compartment lid release motor.

Can you check fuse's , relay ? Both are located in the left insturment panel fuse box . Fuse Block - Left I/P
On the left side of the I/P
you need to open the drivers door to get to it ,on very end of the insturment panel .
Do you know anything about relay's , how they work ? If you pull the relay out of the fuse box an look on the bottom you will see four set's of numbers . 30 & 87 . if you took a piece of wire an jumped were this pins plug into the fuse box the trunk would open . provided there is B+ voltage at pin 30 .
There are videos on youtube showing how to test relays and their circuits .

Pressing the rear compartment lid release switch provides an input signal to the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster sends a Class 2 serial data message to the body control module (PZM). The PZM grounds connector C6 of the rear compartment lid release solenoid through CKT 1344 (LT BLU) if the following conditions are present:
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The transaxle is in the PARK position.

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The valet lockout switch is closed.

Power is supplied through the following components to the now-grounded CKT 1344 (LT BLU):
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The RADIO/PHONE fuse

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CKT 40 (ORN)

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The coil of the rear compartment lid release relay
The relay coil energizes and closes the relay contacts.
Power is supplied from the CONVENIENCE fuse through the following components:
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CKT 2040 (ORN)

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The now-closed relay contacts

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CKT 56 (BLK/WHT)

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The rear compartment lid release solenoid
The solenoid energizes and the rear compartment lid latch assembly releases the rear compartment lid.

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Did you perform the rear compartment lid release system check?
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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check

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1. Place the transaxle in the PARK position.
2. Turn the valet switch OFF.
3. Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
4. Turn the valet lockout OFF.
5. Press the rear compartment release switch.

Does the body control module (PZM) command the rear compartment lid release ON?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 7

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1. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release relay.
2. Connect a test lamp between terminal D4 and ground, and terminal D6 to ground.

Does the test lamp light at both terminals?
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 14

1. Connect the test lamp between terminal D4 and terminal C6.
2. Press the rear compartment lid release switch.

Does the test lamp light?
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Go to Step 5
Go to Step 15

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Connect a fused jumper between terminal D6 and terminal C4.
Does the rear compartment lid open?
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Go to Step 6
Go to Step 16

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Replace the rear compartment lid release relay.
Does the rear compartment lid release operate properly?
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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check
Go to Step 7
If you don't know what your dealing with there is no way you can fix it . I suggest you take it to a qualified ASE certified repair shop or the dealer !

The retractable hard top is controlled by the folding top control (FTC) module.
Power Folding Top System Components
The power folding top system consists of the following components:
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The folding top control (FTC) module

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Hydraulic pump assembly; valve 1, valve 2 and motor

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The hydraulic lines and the cylinders

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GMLAN communication to the Body Control Module (BCM)

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Open/Close request circuit to the driver and passenger window motors

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Power and Grounds

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Folding Top Main Power Fuse 30A

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Folding Top Logic Power Fuse 20A

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Ground G301 for the FTC module and G305

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Folding Top Open/Close Switch (S15 and S16)

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Rear Compartment Limit Switches

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch (S3 and S4)

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Front Hinge-Left (S11 and S12)

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Front Hinge-Right (S9 and S10)

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Folding Top Front Location Pin Guide-Left (S17 and S18)

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Left (S19A)

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Right (S19B)

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Rear Compartment Partition Position Switch (S20)

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Folding Top Front Location Pin Position Switch (S13)

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Folding Top Front Latch Actuator Position Switch (S14)

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Hall Effect Sensors

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Folding Top Header Latch Cylinder Sensor (S1)

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Rear Compartment Cylinder Extended Sensor (S2)

Your best bet is have the system checked for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes ! If it showed a message top not secured there is a DTC stored in the control module ! there are 24 possible DTC'S

Most likely a bad oil pressure switch. This is a fairly common problem with some model year Spyders. Replace the Oil Pressure Switch.