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rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/9/2007 7:56:21 AM

Refugeez

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the rear trunk on my '03 CTS is relatively difficult to open as most of u CTS owners know.. but thats not the problem.. the problem is it wont stay open! if i am parked on an upward incline, even small ones. it will silently yet quickly fall backwards and slam shut. first time it happened i wasnt expecting that and it nearly decapitated me.. its nearly caused permanenet brain damage to several ppl since that time and i have to keep reminding them to keep it open with one hand when retriving stuff from the truck

Anyone experience this problem?

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/9/2007 2:37:31 PM

Katzmans Caddy

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I have a Deville so I am not aware of this problem. I am wondering whether you could purchase a gas charged strut/hinge and install it similar to hatchbacks, SUV's and your hood.

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/10/2007 5:20:39 PM

FLCaddytech

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Does it have a spoiler on it?
Also make sure the trunk is open all the way.
There is almost like a detent that holds it open when pushed completely back.

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/15/2007 6:59:04 AM

Refugeez

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nope no spoiler man.. and it comes back down even when pushed all the way.. its been like that since i got it used from the Cadillac dealer.. i didnt notice it until one day i was visiting my folks and parked in the driveway.. taking out the suitcase from the trunk almost cost me my head

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/25/2007 9:12:10 PM

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If I am correct there are actually 2 gas shocks on the rear trunk, one on each side, I believe the replacement of these will cost less then a new head, and would probably fix your problems, I have seen this problem a lot on older cherokee's they tend to go through alot of gas struts.

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 4/28/2007 9:22:48 AM

Refugeez

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good stuff.. im bringing it in for maintenance on Monday and ill mention this problem to them

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 5/25/2007 7:39:46 PM

Wcandy

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There is a service bulletin on the trunk hinges. Apparently a lot of people have this issue. When I complained to the dealer, they found the service bulletin and replaced the hinges with ones of a slightly different geometry. The replacement included painting them at no charge (I am still under warranty).

Good Luck. Bill

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 5/26/2007 6:36:42 AM

Refugeez

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mmm so i wasn't the only one.. unfortunately my warranty ran out in december last year so they charged me, but the replacement was a very reasonable price.. now the trunk is lighter than air and im not afraid of decapitation anymore

thanks Bill

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RE: rear trunk shuts when on upward incline - 5/26/2007 7:50:43 AM

G.A.R.Y.