Boot won't fully open with keyfob!

[Zeb]

As above,

I think the previous owner hardly used the boot, so the boot doesn't seem to fully open with the key. I used some grease spray in the hydralics, it worked but after a day or 2 it went back to normal.

Any suggestions on what to use, to make it work?

[rapport25]

As above,

I think the previous owner hardly used the boot, so the boot doesn't seem to fully open with the key. I used some grease spray in the hydralics, it worked but after a day or 2 it went back to normal.

Any suggestions on what to use, to make it work?

Its to do with temperture and nothing more. In the summer months it works a treat. now the weather is getting a bit colder its not so keen to spring open. I find it worse first thing in the morning.

Hth,

Rappy

[Zeb]

Its to do with temperture and nothing more. In the summer months it works a treat. now the weather is getting a bit colder its not so keen to spring open. I find it worse first thing in the morning.

Hth,

Rappy

That's soo annoying! Blimmin weather, looks like I will have to live with it :( until next summer!

[mikecb1]

This problem has been discussed before. Almost certainly the gas struts which lift the boot lid have lost some gas, and hence some "push". Cold weather reduces the pressure still further, making the problem noticeable. Eventually the lid won't lift in warm weather either. The solution is to replace the struts - not a difficult or expensive (for a Passat) job.

mikecb1

[esse_esse]

This problem has been discussed before. Almost certainly the gas struts which lift the boot lid have lost some gas, and hence some "push". Cold weather reduces the pressure still further, making the problem noticeable. Eventually the lid won't lift in warm weather either. The solution is to replace the struts - not a difficult or expensive (for a Passat) job.

mikecb1

Top tip that will do well to remember that one

[rapport25]

This problem has been discussed before. Almost certainly the gas struts which lift the boot lid have lost some gas, and hence some "push". Cold weather reduces the pressure still further, making the problem noticeable. Eventually the lid won't lift in warm weather either. The solution is to replace the struts - not a difficult or expensive (for a Passat) job.

mikecb1

Partly agree. We have various pool cars at work. I was out in the 09 plate passat last week and I would not say it was any worse or any better than my 05 plate. It was a cold morning and the boot did not spring open. I agree that struts can loose pressure but cold weather is the main problem. If the car has been driven ie the boot has warmed up a little or you open the boot and close it a few times the boot will pop up and open no problem. We have simular design issue on one of my projects. The work around/modification was to increase the struts pressure to compensate for the colder weather.

[DSG4ME]

I wish my willy would still pop up like my bootlid does. :o:biglaugh:

[Zeb]

I wish my willy would still pop up like my bootlid does. :o:biglaugh:

:biglaugh:

[esse_esse]

I wish my willy would still pop up like my bootlid does. :o:biglaugh:

Now that is simply comic genius:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Mine does

[patomlin76]

back to the subject ;), i replaced my gas struts as the boot was failing to open - a quick half-hour job to replace them and now it opens in all weathers, even with the weight of water on the boot. The struts have simply lost their pressure over time, so it makes no difference whether the boot was used a lot or very little.

Cost was approx. £55 including VAT from the dealer. Old ones just lever off with a bar or something similar...

hth

[Stuart W]

I wish my willy would still pop up like my bootlid does. :o:biglaugh:

That's why I got an estate - at least the two are consistent :Blush2:

Actually, I think it's a bit like the saloon bootlid - it still manages to come up, but with age it just needs a bit more encouragement :D

[DSG4ME]

That's why I got an estate - at least the two are consistent :Blush2:

Actually, I think it's a bit like the saloon bootlid - it still manages to come up, but with age it just needs a bit more encouragement :D


Try Viagra, even if you don't need it, it really keeps the tyre pressure at maximum ;)

[DSG4ME]

Well would you Adam & Eve it I'm mobile O:-)


On this

[rapport25]

back to the subject ;), i replaced my gas struts as the boot was failing to open - a quick half-hour job to replace them and now it opens in all weathers, even with the weight of water on the boot. The struts have simply lost their pressure over time, so it makes no difference whether the boot was used a lot or very little.

Cost was approx. £55 including VAT from the dealer. Old ones just lever off with a bar or something similar...

hth

Is that for both sides? I'm assuming there are 2 on the passat. How easy are they to get to?.

[patomlin76]

Yes, that cost is for a set. One either side. you remove the boot trim as much as possible (I just undid enough screws to pull it back to gain access, then the easy bit is the end of the strut which you can unclip with a flatblade screwdriver. The hard it is the other end of the strut that is hidden away somewhere behind the seats and below the parcel shelf - impossible to get to by hand, so you have to force these off. I got a heavy duty metal file (or crowbar would do), then just apply enough pressure and it pops off.

To install the difficult end, you have to pull back the metal clip a bit on the strut and carefully use the strut to feel around for the fixing point at the back of the boot.

All will become clear when you see the struts, strut fixings, and how they are installed already..

Took me 20 mins max to do both. And it was a job worth doing too.