I am having a minor periodic problem with the trunk soft close. I have read the various posts about sealing the system and replacing the latch. I am not prepared to proceed with any of those fixes because this happens infrequently and I can fix the problem by removing and replaceing the 20 amp fuse. Can anyone give me a short version of how this PSE system works as it relates to my issue. After I reset the fuse the soft close works for weeks then at some point it stops working. I would think that a small vacuum (pressure?) leak would be overcome by the PSE pump. The system works after I reset it so the pump must be working. Why after a period of time would the system not work?

Alan

 

Hello!
I always have to hit hard for closure. How to solve this problem?
Did you manage to solve?
Thank's.

 

I fixed the problem about six months ago by removing the latch mechanism and epoxying all the holes which have small ball bearing in them and any cracks. I had a crack on the side of the latch mechanism. This is a simple job and a simple fix. I followed the posts on this subject and they were right on. The trunk closes perfectly now.

Alan

 

Wonderful!
Can you post the thread you followed?
Jeff

 

Not sure how to post the thread, but here is the title. The first post is very detailed with pictures. Very simple;;
Have Trunk Soft Close / Trunk Assist problems. Here is how to fix DIY.

 

'Sticky' link at the top of the page:

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...w-fix-diy.html

 

Woohoo!
Thank you very much.
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