Automatic trunk lid closer????
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Automatic trunk lid closer????
Pages 96-97 of the Owner's Manual talk about the optional automatic trunk lid opening/closing system where you push a button and the trunk closes automatically. I would really like to have this feature! I don't recall ever seeing this mentioned as an option on the car. Am I missing something somewhere?
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It is not a standard feature.
Contrary to some well read guests, rest assured that this feature is only available as an option.
I'm not sure if you can have it retrofitted, but if it was installed, you would find a button where you may now find a finger pull depression inside the trunklid.
I'm not sure if you can have it retrofitted, but if it was installed, you would find a button where you may now find a finger pull depression inside the trunklid.
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We have the auto trunk and it's great. If you have your hands full just hit the trunk button on the key and it automatically opens the lid all the way so you just set your things in the trunk. The price was $475
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Remote Trunk Closure, Option #881 is priced at CDN$790 (MSRP) here in Canada.
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I heard back from my dealer today, and the automatic trunk lid closer is a factory-installed item, period! Shucks!!! For anyone just ordering their car, you might want to consider this. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere or I'd have it!
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Trunk closer
I think the trunk closer as well as the split rear seats must be a limited production thing. I noticed that is was available for a short time and now does not show as an option.
PS I seem to recall you asking about 17 in sport wheels. If not disregard this hyperlink.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6782
I found this while surfing.
PS I seem to recall you asking about 17 in sport wheels. If not disregard this hyperlink.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6782
I found this while surfing.
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Thanks for the link, tmangus. Sounds like a good deal. But now that I have my stock 16" wheels with Michelins, I'm very happy. If I could have had H-rated Michelins on the 17" wheels, I would have gone for that. I seem to be as stuck on Michelins as I am on Mercedes. Guess I'm loyal to brands that have served me extremely well in the past!
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Worth It?
I'm in the midst of the ordering process. What is the practical use for this feature? Doesn't the trunk pop completely open from the key anyway? Are there instances when you need to close the trunk remotely from inside the car?
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
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Originally Posted by TPAbnz
I'm in the midst of the ordering process. What is the practical use for this feature? Doesn't the trunk pop completely open from the key anyway? Are there instances when you need to close the trunk remotely from inside the car?
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
There is also a selection of "close" or "close/lock" if you have keyless-go. With keyless-go, the close/lock function is great because the trunk can be closed and the whole car locked with one button press.
Some people may have need to close the trunk from inside the car; but I have never encountered the need. Everytime I've used the closing feature from inside the car, I could have easily gotten out and closed the trunk.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
Some people may have need to close the trunk from inside the car; but I have never encountered the need. Everytime I've used the closing feature from inside the car, I could have easily gotten out and closed the trunk.
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It also prevents handprint smears on the paint when closing since you simply push the little button to close.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan
It also prevents handprint smears on the paint when closing since you simply push the little button to close.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
Unless of course other people close the trunk... sigh.
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Dammit! now I have to go outside & look for the inside closer handle thing!
BTW, MB offers a chrome handle/lip that mounts to a chrome license plate frame thru the bottom holes in the plate/frame.
And somebody please tell my wife not to put her mitts (with the engagement/wedding rings on the top corner of the trunk lid & slam without ever removing her hands from the lid!
BTW, MB offers a chrome handle/lip that mounts to a chrome license plate frame thru the bottom holes in the plate/frame.
And somebody please tell my wife not to put her mitts (with the engagement/wedding rings on the top corner of the trunk lid & slam without ever removing her hands from the lid!
Last edited by Barry45RPM; Jul 15, 2004 at 07:55 PM.
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Originally Posted by TPAbnz
I'm in the midst of the ordering process. What is the practical use for this feature? Doesn't the trunk pop completely open from the key anyway? Are there instances when you need to close the trunk remotely from inside the car?
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
Thanks for the info from seasoned owners whether this is worth it or not.
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Originally Posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
Y... Besides, if you suffer from OCD like me then you'll probably get out to make sure it really closed anyway....
LOL :p
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Originally Posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
Besides, if you suffer from OCD like me then you'll probably get out to make sure it really closed anyway....
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help with electronic trunk opener
My electronic trunk closer suddenly stopped working. The red light is on but when you push it, it does nothing. The closer and opener inside the car works but the one inside the trunk doesn’t. I have to physically close it which I hope doesn't cause further problems. Any ideas? Thanks...
In regards to using it, I am constantly getting stuff out of my trunk and it is great to hit the button and the whole car is locked.
In regards to using it, I am constantly getting stuff out of my trunk and it is great to hit the button and the whole car is locked.
