Trunk Lid Closes / creeps shut on it's own *** before I want it to ***

[Mad_Trbo]

During the winter I noticed this as an occurrence more often than when I first purchased the car back in August.

I'll open the trunk and before I go to close it, it will close / creep shut on it's own. Anyone have a similar experience ever and if so what was the repair?

 

[dennis93coupe]

Lift Cylinders

During the winter I noticed this as an occurrence more often than when I first purchased the car back in August.

I'll open the trunk and before I go to close it, it will close / creep shut on it's own. Anyone have a similar experience ever and if so what was the repair?

It's time to change the lift cylinders. Part number 88957084 qty 2. Not too hard to change, just need somebody to hold up the trunk lid while you change them.
These are not the hydraulic cylinders.

 

[rexster314]

Amazon.com: GENERAL MOTORS 88957084 STRUT ASMR CMPT LID: Automotive


OR

Amazon.com: 2 Pieces (SET) Tuff Support Rear Gate Lift Supports 2004 TO 2009 CADILLAC XLR: Automotive

 

[Mad_Trbo]

Gas Struts

Thanks for the post, I wouldn't have guessed the trunk was held up by gas struts once all the work was done by the hydraulics.

I should have taken a closer look, thanks again.