Trunk won't stay open.

[Not Brian]

When I hit the button on the keyfob it just unlocks.. not sure if it's supposed to spring open when you hit it? Then when I pull it up I have to push it 101% open for it to stay otherwise it comes crashing down. On my driveway or any other kind of grade, forget it.

What do I need to replace for it to open like it should?

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

Find some good trunk shocks and it should fix your problem. They sounds worn out. Mine used to do the same.

 

[Not Brian]

Geez how did I miss those? I swear I didn't see anything when I looked up there earlier. Just did some research, popped my trunk, and there they were plain as day. Ironically while looking around the trunk came down and smashed my back..

 

[BrApple]

The trunk does not pop open. It should open enough that the lid can be lifted open and not get stuck on the latch.

 

[NCSUmoomba]

Yeah, sound like the shocks. They are kind of small and tucked under there quite a bit. Easy to miss.

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

They can be a pain in ass to swap out too. Not much room to work with.

 

[Not Brian]

Yeah the video I saw did not look fun.

 

[Paula]

Ironically while looking around the trunk lid came down and smashed my back..

I hear that. I have a permanant scar across the bridge of my nose where mine came down one fine winter's day. Wow, that hurt!!

Thanks to this forum, I got some new lift supports installed (Monroe 901342). End of story.

 

[contour_r_us]

Neither of my two Contours ever had a gas shock for the trunk installed - '95 Tour and '98.5 SVT. No mounting knuckle for a gas strut anywhere to be found. I have a right hinge assy from a '98 SVT parts car, and clearly see where this strut mounts. My '95 Tour has the "spring assist" that does pop up the trunk a couple of inches.

 

[dchawk81]

Heck my trunk doesn't even pop. I can pull the release, close the door, and the trunk is locked again. Talk about sensitive...