350 Roadster trunk doesn't pop open
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350 Roadster trunk doesn't pop open
Shouldn't the trunk lid pop open? Is that a function of the struts or the springs by the latch? Any quick fixes?
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It should pop up a little bit so that you can manually open it, but it shouldn't open completely when you hit the trunk release button.
If it's not popping up enough to manually open it, check the springs by the latch or the latch itself to make sure it's properly aligned.
If it's not popping up enough to manually open it, check the springs by the latch or the latch itself to make sure it's properly aligned.
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Thanks, Sam. My roadster is an '04, it doesn't have springs on the sides of the trunk. It has struts on the top corners of the trunk opening near the convertible top. Do those strut cylinders have springs in them?
There are two springs under rubber covers on the lid on each side of the U shaped post that engages with the latch mechanism inside the trunk. I did add two pennies to each of those springs. The change (pardon the pun) was barely noticeable.
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Thanks, Sam. My roadster is an '04, it doesn't have springs on the sides of the trunk. It has struts on the top corners of the trunk opening near the convertible top. Do those strut cylinders have springs in them?
There are two springs under rubber covers on the lid on each side of the U shaped post that engages with the latch mechanism inside the trunk. I did add two pennies to each of those springs. The change (pardon the pun) was barely noticeable.
There are two springs under rubber covers on the lid on each side of the U shaped post that engages with the latch mechanism inside the trunk. I did add two pennies to each of those springs. The change (pardon the pun) was barely noticeable.
The nice thing is that the pop-up springs and the trunk struts aren't terribly expensive, so you can replace both without breaking the bank.
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Thanks, Heel. When my trunk pops, I can barely get the tips of my fingers onto the edge of the lid to lift it. It's only 1/4" at best. How far does yours pop open?
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Thanks, rancor. The local dealer wants $110 for the springs. I can get suspension springs for my Alfa for about as much. I'm gonna pass and just deal with it.