Trunk question

**boosty** · 12-24-2015 08:22 AM

Anyone know if it is possible to set the trunk so that when using the trunk release button either on the fob or in the car, the trunk will just pop open just a tiny bit and require manual intervention to lift it fully open or manual intervention to lift it so the hydraulic shocks lifts it all the way open? Right now, my trunk flings all the way open and the concern here is accidental pressing of buttons on keyfob opening the trunk somewhere without me knowing it. My previous car was a MKIV Jetta which would just pop the trunk slightly, so even if you were looking at the car, it was hard to tell if the trunk was even popped but if you went and lifted it up after popping the trunk, you were good to go. Nice and stealth.

I saw this on the Audi website and I think I might have read this in the owners manual too, but it doesn't work for me:

Press the close button in the open rear lid. The trunk lid moves to the closed position by itself and soft close locks it automatically. To set the height of the trunk, bring the rear lid manually or automatically to the desired opening position and leave it in this position. Press the rear lid button for at least four seconds in order to save the desired opening position. The position can only be saved starting at a certain level.

**S4NJ** · 12-24-2015 09:03 AM

I never knew the trunk lid closes itself if you push on the black rubber button on the bottom of the trunk lid. I have never thought of trying that.....

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**GoNavy** · 12-24-2015 09:10 AM

I don't think USA got the option for closing the trunk with a button on A4/S4's trunk. Canada might...

**jygesq** · 12-24-2015 10:17 AM

trunk is spring loaded, no hydraulics at all. i do not think you can do what you want.

**S4NJ** · 12-24-2015 10:50 AM

I can't believe you made me try it. No dice.

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**boosty** · 12-24-2015 11:20 AM

Doh, sorry Jim. :(

I guess that answers my question. Thank you for all of the replies on this and Happy Holidays to everyone!

**quickglx** · 12-24-2015 03:31 PM

I think the trunk button may be avant only... no power lid on any of the sedans

**hotleadsingergu** · 12-25-2015 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by jimblkmazda

I never knew the trunk lid closes itself if you push on the black rubber button on the bottom of the trunk lid. I have never thought of trying that.....

It doesn't. That's only for the assisted hydraulic lift trunks. Ours has the hydraulics, but only to force open the trunk. Higher-end models have a button that closes it automatically.

**S4NJ** · 12-25-2015 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by hotleadsingergu

It doesn't. That's only for the assisted hydraulic lift trunks. Ours has the hydraulics, but only to force open the trunk. Higher-end models have a button that closes it automatically.

Maybe the B9 S4 will have this luxury feature :)

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**Earlskey** · 12-25-2015 06:08 PM

If you tap trunk button it'll unlock but not open

**slacktide** · 07-19-2017 12:30 PM

Yes, I know this is an ancient thread...

But to answer question #1, there are two positions for the trunk opening spring. If you move the spring to the upper perch, then the trunk will just pop open an inch or so when you hit the button, and you will have to open the rest of the way manually. You can do this through the access hatches, no need to remove all the trim.

**sacandagaD** · 07-19-2017 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by slacktide

Yes, I know this is an ancient thread...

But to answer question #1, there are two positions for the trunk opening spring. If you move the spring to the upper perch, then the trunk will just pop open an inch or so when you hit the button, and you will have to open the rest of the way manually. You can do this through the access hatches, no need to remove all the trim.

Hmm, never knew that. What was the point of this again?