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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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automatic trunk close??

my trunk lid has stop it's automatic trunk close ( sucking it self closed ) I'm not sure but I think it stop right after I stay at a hotel with valet parking. does anyone know what could be wrong with it? thanks Pat.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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my trunk lid has stop it's automatic trunk close ( sucking it self closed ) I'm not sure but I think it stop right after I stay at a hotel with valet parking. does anyone know what could be wrong with it? thanks Pat.
my just stop today after parked for 2 week. so did you fix your what is the problem.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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i just got mines fixed, the dealer replaced the struts for the trunk i think list cost for the struts were $58.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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dealer fixed my. they said the pump was leaking, cost $665.00 to fix which Chrysler warranty paid for!! Pat.
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