View Full Version : Trunk refuses to close
Tanner
12-14-2010, 01:47 PM
Anybody know how to adjust the striking pin or the latch? Every time winter comes around, the latch doesn't flip up enough by the striking pin so the trunk doesn't close easily unless I put my hands on top of the trunk lid and push down while closing the trunk. Works, but that means I got sand/salt/mud/snow all over my hand.
tre-oh411
12-14-2010, 01:48 PM
and u can be scratching the trunk.
Tanner
12-14-2010, 01:50 PM
yeah I'm aware of that, but gotta close that lid before I drive off. Just trying to avoid using the trunk until I can fix this, maybe wrap some tape around the striking pin so it pushes the latch up further to the point it catches properly.
fly300kts
12-14-2010, 01:51 PM
This is due to cold weather, no adjustment, just replace the latch assembly. This happened to a lot of people
The latch assembly is not that expensive
phil
Tanner
12-14-2010, 01:56 PM
Sounds like you've replaced the latch assembly before - how easy is it? Don't have a bentley manual, maybe I should invest in one if I'm keeping this car long term now.
bez101
12-14-2010, 01:56 PM
yep its the latch did my b6 last year and both my b7,s this year always in the cold
Gil2.0T
12-14-2010, 02:01 PM
well since phil lives in south Florida id say no he probably hasnt replaced his, it doesnt snow here often
fly300kts
12-14-2010, 02:08 PM
well since phil lives in south Florida id say no he probably hasnt replaced his, it doesnt snow here often
Well, mine was acting during winter (even if not too cold, except today 32F) and yes I replaced mine. Pretty easy to do and I thing there is a DIY that has been already posted
Phil
bez101
12-14-2010, 02:08 PM
stright forward take the boot panel off and you will see from there very easy
Tanner
12-14-2010, 02:09 PM
Thanks, found the DIY. Bring on the "search you n00b" posts :)
Gil2.0T
12-14-2010, 02:17 PM
so i was wrong again
i think im 0 for like 44 on AZ....
oneovdabestyet
12-14-2010, 03:17 PM
Man i remember i had this issue, i would be standing smacking my trunk down for over 10 minutes in 30 degree weather. SUCKED! but I was fortunately under warranty, but now I have engine mount issues and am unfortunately NOT under warranty.
I already had this issue this year. I sprayed a bit of wd-40 into the latch assembly and it seemed to have done the trick.
bblume
12-14-2010, 06:55 PM
you've got to realize you can't simply stuff any ol' size hooker in there, theys gots to be petites!!!
Tanner
12-14-2010, 07:03 PM
Shit now you tell me, should have picked up an A8 instead!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbQWO22pprk