My trunk all of a sudden is so heavy to open and when its not staying UP/OPEN anymore!!! it just DROPS/CLOSE on its own. And also, my trunk light stopped working as well dunno whats going on!!! HELP!

 

UPDATE: Ijust checked the trunk and the light is working again but still the same problem with the heavy trunk! HELP HELP!

 

Sound like you need new set trunk shocks no ideal on the trunk light

 

Thanks Vince, is that a DIY possibility???

 

Yes it very easy, buy the oem one I have the after market and it not that good. you can look on ebay or MB parts wed

 

The MB parts are only about $20 more than the aftermarket ones (at least that I could find). They are very easy to replace. 30 seconds each side. Probably quicker if you have someone hold it open for you.

 

any online stores for the part that u can suggest??

 

http://genuinemercedesparts.com/

part # A230 750 00 36

 

I put mine on, would strongly suggest you have help to hold the lid, there is a metal retaining clip on the end of the struts with a small groove, insert a flat head screw driver and pry the clip off, you may have to wiggle a bit but it should come right off, the new one will just pop on, easiest thing I think you can do on a mercedes yourself

 

I had the same problem. Picked up a OEM set off ebay using the part number on the original struts. Held the trunk top with a wood pole. They come off by sticking a small flat screw driver into underneath the clip on each end of the strut. You will see a factory indented slot where the screwdriver blade goes. Stick it under there and pop off the clip. Do top and bottom, the just pop the strut off to the outside. The new ones snap right on out of the bag. Takes only a few minutes.

You will notice the difference immediately. Not only will the trunk not shut on your head, it will also try to open by itself because the new struts work so well.

 

Hey, I tried entering in the parts number but it didn't come up. I see the diagram that is provided on the website but just to clarify the strut that needs to be replaced is parts #12 that's costs just over 50 bucks, did I get that right?

 

Just received my two OEM shocks ordered off eBay and installed them in five minutes based on this thread. Paid $77.00 including shipping for both. Gunuinembparts wanted $59.00 each.

 

autopartswarehouse.com........$ 31.95 each for OEM exact match trunk strut..........total 10 minute repair to replace.......easy job........use broom or the like to keep trunk up while working......

 

I did same repair, quite easy.
My lid will easily stay up, but doesn't have enough pressure to
pop all the way openly itself -- Is this normal?

 

Abiazis - what part number did you purchase at autopartswarehouse for 31.95? All my searches were in the $50's..
Thanks in advance.

 

Part number on invoice is 230 750 00 36...........$ 31.95 each...

if you speak to them, my order reference number was 17274637....ordered 7/11......

Hope that helps........

 

Thanks! I now have 2 struts headed my way for the $31.95 each.
Odd that doing a search on their sites, based on make / model / year and "trunk" would only produce struts in $5x range..
David

 

Easy repair, next going to try the rear window trim.

 

I'll say the OEM ones work well! I had my SL parked under my lift and I forgot I had replaced them. I opened the trunk with the force I was used to and BAM- right into the lift leakage. Now I had a dent just in the wrong place (center behind the sat ant.). PDR impossible=a new paint job on the trunk lid $850 hard lesson.

 

I just bought a set of 2 trunk shocks for $23.98 on Amazon. Installed one and found that it now held the trunk lid securely so I left old one still in place and will change that out when it no longer works. Tip: Watch this video before you install!:

 

Why would you stress a new part with a load that it was not designed for. And take a second look at the hinges of that lid, on my car I wouldn't dream of stressing those with a clearly uneven support. Man, that lid is HEAVY and the hinges are, shall we say, both slender and multi pivotal.

 

Replace it when it no longer works? It already doesn't work. You are holding the trunk open with the new one only. LOL!

 

As stated above - BAD IDEA. Support struts that work in pairs should ALWAYS be replaced in pairs.

So let's see... you bought two for $23.98, and you're only gonna use one now and save the other for later?

Are you driving a Benz or a 1997 Hyundai?