[silver2kws6]

I noticed a few times that I try to open my trunk and it clicks but wont open. Then if i push down and then click unlock it does open. Has anyone else had this experience ? Any ideas how to fix this ? I didnt notice anything touching the arms inside to prevent this from opening.

 

[josh2012eco]

Plenty of times.
No solution yet.

 

[Robby]

Silicone lube on the trunk seal.....if they aren't opened for a few days they weld shut to the seals.
My Cruze did it (till the lube)....wifes Malibu does it if I forget to lube the seal......it happens, she drives it, I don't.

Rob

 

[Colt45]

X2 on the silicone spray. Only thing that is 'safe' on rubber. If it is a winter problem, you will have to dry the entire trunk seal, as well as the area that the trun-klid contacts with the seal, after every car wash.

 

[spacedout]

Is there any adjustment for the spring tension on the trunk hinge on this car(I have not looked). Reason I ask it seems over time mine no longer pops up as high, this is exacerbated when there any snow/ice on the lid adding weight. Think mine now pops open a total of 2 inches.

 

[Merc6]

To the best of my knowledge there was a different stiffer setup for trunk with lip spoilers from the factory.

 

[Colt45]

Is there any adjustment for the spring tension on the trunk hinge on this car(I have not looked). Reason I ask it seems over time mine no longer pops up as high, this is exacerbated when there any snow/ice on the lid adding weight. Think mine now pops open a total of 2 inches.

Not sure if you can change the tension. Mine never really opened more than about 1/3 of the way, no matter what condition....older cars were easy to adjust.

There is this.... http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/11-appearance-detailing-interior/4317-adjusting-trunk-open-force.html

 

[phantom]

Is there any adjustment for the spring tension on the trunk hinge on this car(I have not looked). Reason I ask it seems over time mine no longer pops up as high, this is exacerbated when there any snow/ice on the lid adding weight. Think mine now pops open a total of 2 inches.

mine pops open for just about an inch. :icon_scratch:


Been wanting to order these but am not sure of its durability, as in how long the springs would last. Am thinking I might just be wasting money and just leave the trunk as it is....


Car Trunk Boot Lid Lifting Spring

 

[grs1961]

I have the springs pictured above - from some mob on AliExpress or eBay, somewhere in China, anyway - and they work.

Well, it works, I should say, I bought two but only need one.

I haven't noticed it failing or rusting, it's been in there for a couple of years now.

 

[boraz]

gonna try lubing the seal.

 

[Philb]

Is there any adjustment for the spring tension on the trunk hinge on this car(I have not looked). Reason I ask it seems over time mine no longer pops up as high, this is exacerbated when there any snow/ice on the lid adding weight. Think mine now pops open a total of 2 inches.

This works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fwlncCth2Qo

 

[RTBee383]

I noticed a few times that I try to open my trunk and it clicks but wont open. Then if i push down and then click unlock it does open. Has anyone else had this experience ? Any ideas how to fix this ? I didnt notice anything touching the arms inside to prevent this from opening.

I have this same problem. Have you found a solution?