Tailgate Strut Replacement

[Edg]

Hi All - hopefully there is someone that can help!
The Problem: The tailgate does not stay open.
Diagnositcs: No tail gait warning light. Power open / close works fine. Locks fine. In the summer (warm day) its often ok but when cold or parked on slope it allways falls closed (usually after a lag just long enough for me to get my head underneath and think that it will hold!).

This suggests to me that 'strut' replacement is required.

To replace the struts I understand head lining (ceiling) removel is required... gulp! I spoke to my local garage and they did not want to take it on. Spoke to Honda and they suggested £60 diagnostic & £400 if it is found to be the struts.

Questions:
1 Do you agree strut replacement is the solution.
2 Anyone ever done this: where & cost?

New struts sold on internet for £90.

I know tailgate issues have been discussed previously but I could not find anything specific on strut replacement.
Thanks in advance for help.
Ed (Battersea, London)
2.4 Auto 04 Accord Tourer

 

[ABS]

Hi All - hopefully there is someone that can help!
The Problem: The tailgate does not stay open.
Diagnositcs: No tail gait warning light. Power open / close works fine. Locks fine. In the summer (warm day) its often ok but when cold or parked on slope it allways falls closed (usually after a lag just long enough for me to get my head underneath and think that it will hold!).

This suggests to me that 'strut' replacement is required.

To replace the struts I understand head lining (ceiling) removel is required... gulp! I spoke to my local garage and they did not want to take it on. Spoke to Honda and they suggested £60 diagnostic & £400 if it is found to be the struts.

Questions:
1 Do you agree strut replacement is the solution.
2 Anyone ever done this: where & cost?

New struts sold on internet for £90.

I know tailgate issues have been discussed previously but I could not find anything specific on strut replacement.
Thanks in advance for help.
Ed (Battersea, London)
2.4 Auto 04 Accord Tourer

I had exactly the same problem with mine, fortunately I was still within Honda Happyness!! so Honda replaced the struts FOC and no problems since.

 

[Terry124]

Hi Ed
Sounds very much like the struts have given up.
Try these guys for replacement parts http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/car-boot-tailgate?gclid=CJy55JO9i64CFQnd4AodWmUG5g they have direct repalcements for pre facelift Tourers much cheaper than Honda.

Use the search facility there was a DIY on how the change the struts which was very good with photo's to guide you
Accessing the units is a pain, actually changing them a simple spanner job, no special tools required

 

[apintofmild]

If you go for a DIY fix, keep us posted with how you get on. I'm in the same position, but want someone else to go first!

 

[apintofmild]

THIS has just gone up. Might give it a go when the weather improves...