The rising of the boot/trunk

[toey]

Hi all,

When you lift up the boot/trunk, usually you only need a bit of lifting action and the boot will then lift up automatically the rest of the way. I just realised tonight that this is no longer the case for my car, and was wondering why, and if there is anything I can do about it?

 

[PaulSV6]

How much force do u need to apply to lift it?
Hinges might need some lubrication!

 

[Devils_Thunder]

Does it have a gas strut or a spring to help lift the lid?
It may be worn out or it may have broken.

 

[dmar]

my vz exec has a gas strut on each side, i can hear them when i open it, yours are fscked no doubt

 

[toey]

How much force do u need to apply to lift it?
Hinges might need some lubrication!

Only a bit of force, like lifting a thick novel.

Does it have a gas strut or a spring to help lift the lid?
It may be worn out or it may have broken.

It has gas, because I can hear it when I press the open button.

my vz exec has a gas strut on each side, i can hear them when i open it, yours are fscked no doubt

Is there a way of fixing it (without taking it to Holden and being charged $50,000)?

 

[PaulSV6]

Is there a way of fixing it (without taking it to Holden and being charged $50,000)?

Get them regased if u can, if not try the wreckers!

 

[PaulSV6]

Ive done one better:

COMMODORE VZ BOOT GAS STRUTS "ONE PAIR " - eBay, Other Car Parts, Accessories, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 23-Aug-09 09:07:09 AEST)

 

[baracuda]

you need to get new struts or re-gas like suggested earlier

Only a bit of force, like lifting a thick novel.



It has gas, because I can hear it when I press the open button.

thats the solenoid you can hear to release the boot latch.....






Is there a way of fixing it (without taking it to Holden and being charged $50,000)?