Trunk doesn't "spring" up anymore.
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Trunk doesn't "spring" up anymore.
On my previous '07 C230 when I hit the trunk button on the door or key fob it would spring wide open. Well, the '06 C55 with a good deal more miles than the "new" '07 doesn't spring...it just pops open to a-jar. Any way to grease the arms maybe to fix this? Any other advice?
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More often than not my trunk does not 'spring up' either, however, from time to time it still will. Greasing the hinges could probably make a difference - I am pretty sure you would need to remove the trunk paneling to access the actual hinge component.
Believe it or not I also think having a heavy license plate and license plate frame makes quite a bit of difference as well. Once I put on my new AMG frame and new plates when I got the car, the trunk did not 'pop' open as frequently.
Believe it or not I also think having a heavy license plate and license plate frame makes quite a bit of difference as well. Once I put on my new AMG frame and new plates when I got the car, the trunk did not 'pop' open as frequently.
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Moose is correct, both sides of the trunk have springs, if you added a euro plate under the us plate and/or have the spoiler there is alot more weight for the springs to 'spring'. You'll have to remove or pull back the carpeting on either side and with vice gripes clamp down on the spring and pull it to a further hole...5 min fix.
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I will have to look into this, Usually when I pop the trunk with my key it is because my hands are full and it would be easier to put stuff in. But then usually when I want to close it my hands are full too... too bad we can't get auto closer like E and S classes
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Moose is correct, both sides of the trunk have springs, if you added a euro plate under the us plate and/or have the spoiler there is alot more weight for the springs to 'spring'. You'll have to remove or pull back the carpeting on either side and with vice gripes clamp down on the spring and pull it to a further hole...5 min fix.
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Mine doesn't do it as well and I like it that way. Almost got smacked in the face with my mom's 5 series that did that. I've got arms, no thanks.
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