Trunk very heavy (spring loaded)
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Racer
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Trunk very heavy (spring loaded)
When I press the trunk unlock button, the trunk will pop 1cm. When I try to lift it open with my hand it is very hard to open as if it was sping loaded.
Has as anyone encountered this? Is it possible that the spring that’s supposed to lift the trunk open got stuck somewhere?
any help on how to resolve this would be great. Ideally I’d like a stronger spring than oem so the trunk would open fully by itself after I unlock it.
Thanks!
Maz
Has as anyone encountered this? Is it possible that the spring that’s supposed to lift the trunk open got stuck somewhere?
any help on how to resolve this would be great. Ideally I’d like a stronger spring than oem so the trunk would open fully by itself after I unlock it.
Thanks!
Maz
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You need to take off the fabric/plastic trim in the trunk and take a look at what's going on.
Anyways, the fact that trunk doesn't want to open by itself must be by design, as all TL are like that.
Take a look at:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-slams-940077/
I did something very similar to HiHenry.com. Works pretty decent
Anyways, the fact that trunk doesn't want to open by itself must be by design, as all TL are like that.
Take a look at:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-slams-940077/
I did something very similar to HiHenry.com. Works pretty decent
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I did a quick google search using "trunk heavy site:acurazine.com"
and got this: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...tay-up-934497/
in addition to a bunch of other threads: https://www.google.com/search?q=site...hrome&ie=UTF-8
and got this: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...tay-up-934497/
in addition to a bunch of other threads: https://www.google.com/search?q=site...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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Racer
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From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I did a quick google search using "trunk heavy site:acurazine.com"
and got this: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...tay-up-934497/
in addition to a bunch of other threads: https://www.google.com/search?q=site...hrome&ie=UTF-8
and got this: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...tay-up-934497/
in addition to a bunch of other threads: https://www.google.com/search?q=site...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Thanks,
MM
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sounds like 25 bucks in parts and a lot in labor.. easily a DIY
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https://www.oemacuraparts.com/v-2007...ing--trunk-lid
sounds like 25 bucks in parts and a lot in labor.. easily a DIY
sounds like 25 bucks in parts and a lot in labor.. easily a DIY
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That's assuming you can find them. I have a 7th gen Accord, Honda no longer produces them and has no plans to make any more. And since their application specific, not sure if the Acura ones will actually fit. Both of mine are broken now. I have to use one of the broken spring rods as a prop rod to hold the trunk open.
here's a link to the torsion bars for a 2004 accord 2.4 ex sedan:
https://honda.oempartsonline.com/v-2...--trunk-lid-05
Left and right springs are available if you scroll down
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Mr. Detail
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You might be able to use the TL ones, TL-S ones are stronger than 04-06 base. 04-08 Springs with accessory LARGE wing are the strongest.
here's a link to the torsion bars for a 2004 accord 2.4 ex sedan:
https://honda.oempartsonline.com/v-2...--trunk-lid-05
Left and right springs are available if you scroll down
here's a link to the torsion bars for a 2004 accord 2.4 ex sedan:
https://honda.oempartsonline.com/v-2...--trunk-lid-05
Left and right springs are available if you scroll down
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