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

Originally Posted by Gil2.0T

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.