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Old 09-27-2012, 07:09 PM
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Trunk opens but doesn't stay open. How to fix?
Is this just bad struts or something else? Any repair cost estimate and part number? This is getting annoying.
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The struts are probably bad. I think around $80 a pop.
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Yes, struts. Parts.com and ebay have them on the cheap and then replace them yourself. They are easy.
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Just had to replace both trunk struts as well due to the trunk almost taking my head off a few times. Parts.com has them for approx $58.00 each.
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Just had to replace both trunk struts as well due to the trunk almost taking my head off a few times. Parts.com has them for approx $58.00 each.
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I have the same problem
Originally Posted by GoodBeach
Is this just bad struts or something else? Any repair cost estimate and part number? This is getting annoying.

http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?...=trunk%20strut


I have the same problem waiting on the struts now ... I use my Vokey 58 Degree Gap Wedge to hold it open ...
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Just had to replace both trunk struts as well due to the trunk almost taking my head off a few times. Parts.com has them for approx $58.00 each.

do you have a part number for these on their website ?

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do you have a part number for these on their website ?

thank you
Look under Trunk Lid...

[ 13 ] BODY HARDWARE / TRUNK LID / LID & COMPONENTS / Spring spring w/remote locking Left

MSRP Core ? Save Online Price $82.00 $0.00 $23.20 $58.80


[ 13 ] BODY HARDWARE / TRUNK LID / LID & COMPONENTS / Spring spring w/remote locking Right

MSRP Core ? Save Online Price $82.00 $0.00 $23.20 $58.80
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Spring cost?
I dont have the automatic closing trunk on a 2003 CL55AMG, but it looks like one of the springs broke. I can't believe just the spring, without the strut, cost $141 while the strut assembly is only $58.

What is wrong here?

There was a recall on the springs in the 2006 time frame. Does it still apply?
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