cl55 power trunk help
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cl55 power trunk help
I love the power trunk but
I would like to know if there is a way to override or turn off the time out to auto close?
It always seems to hit me in the back when I least expect it
I would like to know if there is a way to override or turn off the time out to auto close?
It always seems to hit me in the back when I least expect it
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There is no "Auto Close".
What is happening is the trunk struts are worn and need replacement.
The struts are no longer able to hold the trunk up for a prolonged period of time.
You need:
A2157500336 (Left)
A2157500436 (Right)
What is happening is the trunk struts are worn and need replacement.
The struts are no longer able to hold the trunk up for a prolonged period of time.
You need:
A2157500336 (Left)
A2157500436 (Right)
Last edited by awiner; Jul 13, 2013 at 04:58 PM.
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Buy them they are very easy to replace. Took less then 5 minutes.
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Will that also be why it wont open also unless i "help it" to get it going
i think i may have a weak motor too
Ill keep you updated
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The weak opening is usually an issue of not enough hydraulic fluid in the pump reservoir. After many years the o-rings start to shrink/crack/leak and fluid is lost.
The pump/reservoir is located in a compartment under the battery. Remove the battery, pull the pump/reservoir out. Remove the reservoir cover (simple metal clamp holds it on) and fill up to the fill line.
Replace and cycle open/close several times.
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The weak opening is usually an issue of not enough hydraulic fluid in the pump reservoir. After many years the o-rings start to shrink/crack/leak and fluid is lost.
The pump/reservoir is located in a compartment under the battery. Remove the battery, pull the pump/reservoir out. Remove the reservoir cover (simple metal clamp holds it on) and fill up to the fill line.
Replace and cycle open/close several times.
The pump/reservoir is located in a compartment under the battery. Remove the battery, pull the pump/reservoir out. Remove the reservoir cover (simple metal clamp holds it on) and fill up to the fill line.
Replace and cycle open/close several times.
I assume the fill line is the "+" symbol.
Given that the trunk is open and fluid is in the lines this would give room for the fluid to return to cup when closed.
It works better so i hope the shocks will help
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The weak opening is usually an issue of not enough hydraulic fluid in the pump reservoir. After many years the o-rings start to shrink/crack/leak and fluid is lost.
The pump/reservoir is located in a compartment under the battery. Remove the battery, pull the pump/reservoir out. Remove the reservoir cover (simple metal clamp holds it on) and fill up to the fill line.
Replace and cycle open/close several times.
The pump/reservoir is located in a compartment under the battery. Remove the battery, pull the pump/reservoir out. Remove the reservoir cover (simple metal clamp holds it on) and fill up to the fill line.
Replace and cycle open/close several times.
Last edited by airtony; Jul 15, 2013 at 10:46 PM.
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Yes, that is correct. The fill line is lower than full so when the trunk is closed the reservoir has room for the fluid pushed back in due to the ram being retracted.
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Are there any after mkt options, or is $115 a side the best I can do?
Also, what are the best options for Bluetooth and AT&T in my new to me 2003 CL55? The Mercedes site does not show their puck working with AT&T, and the dealer is talking about a partial replacement of some parts rather than just a slide in puck like my 2006 S65 has.
Also, what are the best options for Bluetooth and AT&T in my new to me 2003 CL55? The Mercedes site does not show their puck working with AT&T, and the dealer is talking about a partial replacement of some parts rather than just a slide in puck like my 2006 S65 has.
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There are after market vendors that make the struts for less. Parts.com has the OE units for ~$70 each.
If you have the factory telephone system, there is a puck that works. The puck is no longer made but you can find them second hand if you look.
If you have the factory telephone system, there is a puck that works. The puck is no longer made but you can find them second hand if you look.
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Fixed
Trunk quit opening..
Could open with key and lift up
Could use power close worked fine...
removed rear trim panel to inspect
Found vac diaphragm tabs broke off for vac trunk lock release dash pod.
if that does not release trunk can not work
Was able to repair dash pod with epoxy and all works ok now
dont realize how much we use this option
Could open with key and lift up
Could use power close worked fine...
removed rear trim panel to inspect
Found vac diaphragm tabs broke off for vac trunk lock release dash pod.
if that does not release trunk can not work
Was able to repair dash pod with epoxy and all works ok now
dont realize how much we use this option
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Just curious because mine is now acting up. For the guys with this problem I'm assuming the trunk just doesn't unlatch at all right?
Mine will unlatch and start to open, buy it acts like the pump is too weak. If I give it a little help to get started going up with my hand it will open on its own. Fluid is fine and trunk struts are not very old. I'm trying to figure out if my pump is going bad or what.
Mine will unlatch and start to open, buy it acts like the pump is too weak. If I give it a little help to get started going up with my hand it will open on its own. Fluid is fine and trunk struts are not very old. I'm trying to figure out if my pump is going bad or what.
