Automatic Trunk Closer - Can it be closed manually?
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2007 CLS550, 2008 BMW 335, 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
Automatic Trunk Closer - Can it be closed manually?
So I've had my car all of two weeks before someone rear ended me at a stop sign. No visible damage other than minor scuffing on the bumper. Parking sensors work as do all the lights. Anything else I should look for underneath the bumper?
One thing I noticed is that I can't close the trunk except using the automatic closer. I can manually close it all the way but it doesn't latch. I never tried it before so I don't know if it's normal. Anyone know?
I'm going to have it checked by the dealer anyway but I'm anxious to know if there is likely unseen damage.
TIA
One thing I noticed is that I can't close the trunk except using the automatic closer. I can manually close it all the way but it doesn't latch. I never tried it before so I don't know if it's normal. Anyone know?
I'm going to have it checked by the dealer anyway but I'm anxious to know if there is likely unseen damage.
TIA
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2006 CLS500 with 55 AMG motor, 2008 Infiniti G35, 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
I have the same thing, and don't think you can do it manually.
So I've had my car all of two weeks before someone rear ended me at a stop sign. No visible damage other than minor scuffing on the bumper. Parking sensors work as do all the lights. Anything else I should look for underneath the bumper?
One thing I noticed is that I can't close the trunk except using the automatic closer. I can manually close it all the way but it doesn't latch. I never tried it before so I don't know if it's normal. Anyone know?
I'm going to have it checked by the dealer anyway but I'm anxious to know if there is likely unseen damage.
TIA
One thing I noticed is that I can't close the trunk except using the automatic closer. I can manually close it all the way but it doesn't latch. I never tried it before so I don't know if it's normal. Anyone know?
I'm going to have it checked by the dealer anyway but I'm anxious to know if there is likely unseen damage.
TIA
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From: SF Bay Area, CA
2007 CLS550, 2008 BMW 335, 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
I also noticed that my headrests sensed the impact and deployed forward.
I wonder what else the car does (that needs to be reset) when it senses an impact.
Thanks for your help.
