Help! TRUNK LID

[KENNETH M WADE]

TRUNK LID WILL STAY UP WHEN PUTTING TOP DOWN BUT JUST TO OPEN THE TRUNK THE LID IMMEDIATELY WILL JUST SLAM SHUT I MEAN IT DROPS LIKE A ROCK
KMWADE@SUREWEST.NET

 

[Rob]

Moving out of the Site Help and Feedback forum and into the proper XLR Tech Forum...

 

[ccclarke]

There are a couple of reasons that could cause this problem, but if it's isn't a bad lift cylinder, you'll need professional help without the proper diagnostic equipment.

You've got a good resource close by at Reliable Buick GMC Cadillac located in Roseville. I had a lot of good work done there when I lived in El Dorado Hills.

CC

 

[SJP]

Sounds like the trunk struts, I had a similar situation. Found them on E bay but kind of difficult to change..

 

[ccclarke]

#PIC4160B - Deck Lid May Not Stay Open To The Full Open Position -

<dt>Subject:</dt><dd>Deck Lid May Not Stay Open To The Full Open Position Models: 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR models</dd>

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This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIC4160A.

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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

A customer may complain that after pressing the "Trunk Open" button via the switch inside the vehicle or the key fob, the rear Deck Lid will not stay open after it reaches the full open position. This could be the result of a weak strut that supports the deck lid when open.

Note:
Under certain conditions when operating the power folding top, the power hydraulic system will support the decklid in the full open position. When opening the deck lid under normal circumstances (key fob or button), the deck lid is supported open by the hydraulic struts on each side.



Recommendation/Instructions:
Be sure the retractable roof is fully opened or fully closed and there are no messages on the DIC for the retractable roof. Open the rear deck lid via button or key fob and support the deck lid to the open position. Remove the deck lid gas struts and inspect for a "weak" strut. Replace only the strut that appears to be "weak".



CC

 

[Crimson Pearl]

I seem to recall that it was mentioned in another thread that a couple of the popular auto parts stores carried the gas struts as well.

It might have been O'Reilly?

Over the years, I had to change a few on my Eldorado.

 

[SJP]

If the chrome on the strut is wet its needs replacing..