gotta push the trunk button twice
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As the title says, i dont understand why but i have to push the trunk button twice for it to open. the first time i hold it down it pops up but its still doesnt open. lol anyone else have a problem like this? btw i have an 03.. any ideas thanks for the help
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if the hatch struts are worn and/or too stiff, they will not move the hatch far enough to get over the catch. In other words, it SHOULD pop up just enough on the first push to clear this.. if it doesn't.. you have to push it again in order to get it open.
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soo i need to get new struts for the hatch? because its not like i have this problem once in a while its everytime i want to open the trunk. i was thinking something had to be oiled/lubed..?
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Originally Posted by henry j
soo i need to get new struts for the hatch? because its not like i have this problem once in a while its everytime i want to open the trunk. i was thinking something had to be oiled/lubed..?
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You might try the penny trick.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
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Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee
You might try the penny trick.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
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Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee
You might try the penny trick.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
There are two rubber bumpers that are about 1-1/2" long on the lid.
Twist them to remove.
Pull the spring out and drop a penny (I used nickels. Made me feel rich!). Replace the spring, then put the bumpers back in the lid.
You may have to put more than one coin in, but it definitely gives a little more pop.
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
Also helps to put a little armorall or whatever on the gasket seal, It tends to stick and not allow a good release...Picture this for clarification. If you put glue on the seal, the trunk wouldnt open at all
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Originally Posted by Mansmind
if the hatch struts are worn and/or too stiff, they will not move the hatch far enough to get over the catch. In other words, it SHOULD pop up just enough on the first push to clear this.. if it doesn't.. you have to push it again in order to get it open.
+1 on this, i had a buddy with the same problem, he replaced his struts and it fixed the problem for him
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My '06 does the same thing everytime I try to open the hatch. In fact, it's gottn so bad that now I have to pull on the hatch as I hit the button. Otherwise, it wont open. I did take it to the dealer once to have them look at it but of course it worked fine at the dealer
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Originally Posted by henry j
by gasket seal, do you mean the U shaped thing?
If the lid is trying to pop up and cant because the seal is sticking, even slightly.....correct it