trunk not staying open/up
03-09-06, 12:44 AM
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trunk not staying open/up
02 sc430, use trunk 2-3 days per week...
it's not staying up well;
has anyone found places to recharge the gas struts to keep it open ?
jim R
02 sc430
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it's not staying up well;
has anyone found places to recharge the gas struts to keep it open ?
jim R
02 sc430
so calif
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03-09-06, 09:17 AM
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Just before my car went out of warranty, I mentioned to the dealer that the trunk seemed to be not staying open as smartly as before, and he replaced both struts, no charge, no questions asked.
I guesss I'm good for 4 more years.
I guesss I'm good for 4 more years.
03-09-06, 10:53 PM
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struts
yeah, i have 02 sc with 80K miles...probably out of warranty now....
is it $130 per each or both struts?
i went to riverside once.... o/w, haven't needed to....
goto luxury for routine fluid changes, etc....
jim R
is it $130 per each or both struts?
i went to riverside once.... o/w, haven't needed to....
goto luxury for routine fluid changes, etc....
jim R
03-10-06, 08:42 PM
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I think I'l be doing this soon also. Mine barely pop up I have to squeeze my hand in between to lift the lid. I dont expect it to pop all the way uplike an LS or S-class but damn 
03-10-06, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LexLaw
I think I'l be doing this soon also. Mine barely pop up I have to squeeze my hand in between to lift the lid. I dont expect it to pop all the way uplike an LS or S-class but damn
03-11-06, 12:12 PM
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I doubt they have one that fits and is also the correct pressure which is very important. When I worked in the parts business behind the counter I would always get customers insistent that the lift supports we sold for cars would fit their camper shell doors so they bought them against our recommendation. Then they would come back and &^*@ that the hinges on their door snapped because the lift support was too stiff. 
Plus they would want us to buy them a new door. We sent them on their merry way out the door.
You can check the online sites for partsamerica.com or Zone and see if they have a direct replacement for the car. Otherwise the dealer is the next stop. I need to pick some up for the 968 as well.
Lee
Plus they would want us to buy them a new door. We sent them on their merry way out the door.You can check the online sites for partsamerica.com or Zone and see if they have a direct replacement for the car. Otherwise the dealer is the next stop. I need to pick some up for the 968 as well.
Lee
Last edited by Pearlpower; 03-11-06 at 01:21 PM.
03-11-06, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearlpower
I doubt they have one that fits and is also the correct pressure which is very important. When I worked in the parts business behind the counter I would always get customers insistent that the lift supports we sold for cars would fit their camper shell doors so they bought them against our recommendation. Then they would come back and &^*@ that the hinges on their door snapped because the lift support was too stiff. Plus they would want us to buy them a new door. We sent them on their merry way out the door.
You can check the online sites for partsamerica.com or Zone and see if they have a direct replacement for the car.
Lee
Plus they would want us to buy them a new door. We sent them on their merry way out the door.You can check the online sites for partsamerica.com or Zone and see if they have a direct replacement for the car.
Lee