Hello Freddo, i drive the 4dr sedan/saloon. It doesn't seem to struggle. I guess it's just te way it left from the factory. If i push the remote button, it just unlocks and opens a few inches.freddofrog said:If you're saying that it struggles to open, opens a few cm and then drops back, then read all the way through this current thread
http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/19506-24-type-s-tourer-boot-lid/
ooops I misunderstood ("tailgate" usually means "rear door of an estate") ... I should have asked for clarification when I saw your car was CL7 :blush:Nasty1984 said:Hello Freddo, i drive the 4dr sedan/saloon. It doesn't seem to struggle. I guess it's just te way it left from the factory. If i push the remote button, it just unlocks and opens a few inches.
I hoped there was a tweak to set itself entirely open
yeah I just saw "tailgate" and "It opens just a bit" :lol:adam123 said:Did somebody get excited at another tailgate thread freddo!
On a bumpy road sometimes you can hear the springs (because they are streched)Cris said:121331066839 from ebay it's with 30mm longer as you were looking for 130mm... Any down side noticed till now after this mod? Thank you.
I'd definitely be interested in a DIY thread for this, just with a few pointers or a clearer video of what you've done.MrNotEnglish said:I have nice solution, will post short vid and explanation later when I get to my car Cost - £4.00 and about 15 mins. Result fully auto opening boot from remote. Note that you have to close it by hand anyway.
You need two tension springs.
Yes, that's all you need. I bought two from ebay listing number 121545552068, they're 98mm long, when I received them I realised they could be 20-30mm longer, because when boot is closed, these springs are stretched a lot, so they pull more than enough when opening. I extended them with two quickly made "S" hooks from 3mm soft steel rod, to make them 30mm longer. Hooked one end in the hole where that long rod is hooked, on the outside of boot arm, another end in hole under the side panel trim. You need them hooked in those holes in the arms, not on rods. If you don't do so, you are going to have a lot of noise when spring slides on boot tension rod. I put plastic sleeve on them to prevent rubbing (think it was heat shrink sleve- of course do not heat it just leave it on).
Maybe I will do diy thread about it lol
Here it is in action:
https://youtu.be/uwpXVWd24HU '> https://youtu.be/uwpXVWd24HU
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