My route and observation on our trunk issues.
09-22-2016, 09:10 PM
#21
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09-23-2016, 08:13 AM
#22
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Don't recall exact reference to helper springs. But if folks mean the replacement for the stops that has a spring loaded push pin (or even if not), I tried those. The part was introduced to replace the adjustable rubber stops on each trunk lid corner. But then it superseded again back to to the std. stops from what audiusaparts told me when I ordered them.
I tried them anyway, but that parts back and forth probably reflects my experience. They do give some oomph to that initial "pop" of the trunk when you go to open it, but nothing much after that. Some have reported that issue though of trunk lid popping but only goes up if you give it a little nudge; logically that is more a sign of a clutch issue w/ motor but I played w/ them anyway. Over time, the combo of the newer metal body motor w/ more torque, the air struts, and the latch itself are what kept mine saluting smartly. Net, the factory spring loaded push pins didn't definitively do much on mine long-term on my way to the stronger motor as the last of the repairs I did; air struts came a step earlier and did help incrementally as TSHong started with in thread.
As a post script, I also replaced hood air struts along the way. Having had variously Toyota Sienna and Chrysler T&C rear lids and then Audi hoods come down on my head either out of thin (and cold) air like the Sienna or with the slightest wind gust (old Audis), preemptive strike was in order once I got the hang of the trunk ones. By 8-10 years old, in each case the struts were not up to original snuff. Also found the same just by simple side by side comparo of pushing new vs old one in by hand with one end on solid surface.
I tried them anyway, but that parts back and forth probably reflects my experience. They do give some oomph to that initial "pop" of the trunk when you go to open it, but nothing much after that. Some have reported that issue though of trunk lid popping but only goes up if you give it a little nudge; logically that is more a sign of a clutch issue w/ motor but I played w/ them anyway. Over time, the combo of the newer metal body motor w/ more torque, the air struts, and the latch itself are what kept mine saluting smartly. Net, the factory spring loaded push pins didn't definitively do much on mine long-term on my way to the stronger motor as the last of the repairs I did; air struts came a step earlier and did help incrementally as TSHong started with in thread.
As a post script, I also replaced hood air struts along the way. Having had variously Toyota Sienna and Chrysler T&C rear lids and then Audi hoods come down on my head either out of thin (and cold) air like the Sienna or with the slightest wind gust (old Audis), preemptive strike was in order once I got the hang of the trunk ones. By 8-10 years old, in each case the struts were not up to original snuff. Also found the same just by simple side by side comparo of pushing new vs old one in by hand with one end on solid surface.
09-23-2016, 04:41 PM
#23
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I forgot about those pop up heplers. Those were installed on both my 05 and 09 before I purchased my vehicles.
What I though people were referring to was Louis's spring contraption used on the left side of the trunk hinge.
What I though people were referring to was Louis's spring contraption used on the left side of the trunk hinge.
10-17-2016, 08:14 AM
#24
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Which is the left side of the car? The drivers side?
I screwed up, I took the lifts out of the sleeves without verifying which was which. The part numbers on the struts do not match the part numbers on the protective sleeves. It took me a while searching on the internet to figure out which is which.
I screwed up, I took the lifts out of the sleeves without verifying which was which. The part numbers on the struts do not match the part numbers on the protective sleeves. It took me a while searching on the internet to figure out which is which.
Last edited by TFT; 10-17-2016 at 08:18 AM.
10-19-2016, 04:35 PM
#27
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I got my S8 back from Audi and finally changed out the trunk struts. There were part numbers on the original struts so I could match them up and make sure I was installing them in the correct location.
The trunk would not open without assistance prior to installation of new struts.
Now, it opens easily on its own.
The new struts seems to have solved the problem.
The trunk would not open without assistance prior to installation of new struts.
Now, it opens easily on its own.
The new struts seems to have solved the problem.
10-19-2016, 07:10 PM
#29
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https://www.kufatec.us/shop/en/trunk...ule-audi-a8-4h
10-19-2016, 07:11 PM
#30
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I got my S8 back from Audi and finally changed out the trunk struts. There were part numbers on the original struts so I could match them up and make sure I was installing them in the correct location.
The trunk would not open without assistance prior to installation of new struts.
Now, it opens easily on its own.
The new struts seems to have solved the problem.
The trunk would not open without assistance prior to installation of new struts.
Now, it opens easily on its own.
The new struts seems to have solved the problem.