Passat boot lid

[adam786]

Hi to all, Ive just fitted a warning triangle in the boot lid of my B6 Passat and now when i open the boot it just creeps open about 8-10 inches, can the boot lid be adjusted to take into account the load of the warning triangle?:confused:

Regards Adam786

[gamichea]

My B6 has had a a boot lid stowed warning triangle from new (3+ years) and generally the rate of opening is fine. The rate is affected by a number of things such as the ambient temperature and standing water including overnight condensation and how tired the hydraulic struts have become.

IIRC there are a number of threads on this subject you can search for.

[mikecb1]

Adam786

I think you must have a tired gas strut. I fitted a warning triangle to my 56 plate Sport, and the lid still pops right up, even when the weather is cold.

Mike

[gingernut352000]

mine is definately temperature dependent in the south of france this year it was zippy but now at home it only does an inch or two in the mornings.

[patomlin76]

I also have a boot-lid query, which I believe to be temperature related. On warm or hot days the boot zips open perfectly, however when it's cold or in the mornings it barely opens.

The car is 4 years old - will this be a new gas strut, in which case how much am I looking at for replacement, or is it just the fact that when cold no-ones boot lid will open with much force?

thanks!