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Most of us have this small problem. I read where some company made an assist coil spring to remedy this. I still live with this. You would think this high end Chevy would be perfect. It should have been designed by Toyota sad to say. Years ago I gave my 97 Camry to my daughter and it's still running fine. Corvette is a labor of love and I love them all. Good luck with your car
I suspect this has been covered before but I didn't find the same issue I have.
When I go to pop the 06 convertible trunk it pops up a bit but remains latched. I have to put the popper button again and then the trunk will open.
Anyone solve this issue?
Katie, my sweets, you are beginning to be a pain!
Ah, just funnin ya...bring it on. We have answers to questions you have not even thought up yet.
There are two rubber-tipped bumpers that support the trunk lid corners. You can unscrew/raise them slightly to increase the closing pressure. Don't overdo it though, else the corners won't close flush.
The helper struts for an '06 are probably just about worn out by now. They're the skinny shock absorber looking things, one on each side. I'll guess that you're probably also having problems with the hood not staying up in the slightest breeze. Those struts are probably worn out too. You can buy genuine OEM replacements from Gene Culley:
This was an issue that another experienced here is what they said:
I noticed the latch on the lid was off to the right a little, so I got my torx, loosened it and slid it to the left.....now my lid opens every time
try adjusting the latch on the trunk lid left or right
Likely the issue is a misalignment of the striker as it slides into the latch. If it is not centered, then it will scrape and produce friction that keeps the trunk from popping open easily. The striker is not properly aligned from left to right. As stated above, you can loosen slightly the screws holding the striker...they are made with some adjustability for exactly this purpose. You can actually watch as you get the trunk lid very near closing and sometimes see an obvious off-center of the striker. To me, adding an extra spring is treating the symptom and not the problem, but many have done this. The nice thing about good alignment is that it helps in both the opening and the closing of the lid. Mine pops up all the way when I push the button but it also closes completely in one drop from the fully open position. One gentle push with a finger and it goes "whump" and is closed...no final push needed.
There are two rubber-tipped bumpers that support the trunk lid corners. You can unscrew/raise them slightly to increase the closing pressure. Don't overdo it though, else the corners won't close flush.
The helper struts for an '06 are probably just about worn out by now. They're the skinny shock absorber looking things, one on each side. I'll guess that you're probably also having problems with the hood not staying up in the slightest breeze. Those struts are probably worn out too. You can buy genuine OEM replacements from Gene Culley:
The helper struts for an '06 are probably just about worn out by now. They're the skinny shock absorber looking things, one on each side. I'll guess that you're probably also having problems with the hood not staying up in the slightest breeze. Those struts are probably worn out too.
Agree ... My trunk sometimes didn't pop up quite enough. I replaced the lift supports and no longer have that problem.
It's an easy DIY. But hold a towel under the old support when you go pry the C-clip with a screwdriver, because when it slips (and it will), you won't scratch the car or hurt yourself. Good Luck!
Agree ... My trunk sometimes didn't pop up quite enough. I replaced the lift supports and no longer have that problem.
It's an easy DIY. But hold a towel under the old support when you go pry the C-clip with a screwdriver, because when it slips (and it will), you won't scratch the car or hurt yourself. Good Luck!
The bottom of the struts look harder to remove the C clips
All you use is a screwdriver? I will probably order the new struts as well. I have centered the latch and it works a hair better. I played with the bumpers. The only other correct fix is to replace the 2 struts.
Agree ... My trunk sometimes didn't pop up quite enough. I replaced the lift supports and no longer have that problem.
It's an easy DIY. But hold a towel under the old support when you go pry the C-clip with a screwdriver, because when it slips (and it will), you won't scratch the car or hurt yourself. Good Luck!
I just ordered the lift supports. I'm not familiar with them and they should be here sometime next week. When I take the old c ring off do I put it on the new one then just pop it in or put the c ring on after I position the lift support in the trunk. I hope there is instructions.
Thanks
I just ordered the lift supports. I'm not familiar with them and they should be here sometime next week. When I take the old c ring off do I put it on the new one then just pop it in or put the c ring on after I position the lift support in the trunk. I hope there is instructions.
Thanks
You won't have to reuse the old C rings because the new supports will already have them on. You will just tap the new supports into place on the ball studs at each end. A mallet may be helpful, but be gentle.
Before you remove the old support, hold the new one up next to it so you can observe the proper orientation. Remove and replace one side at a time.
If you ever do the ones for the hood, get someone to help you by holding the hood up, because it is much heavier than the trunk lid.
You won't have to reuse the old C rings because the new supports will already have them on. You will just tap the new supports into place on the ball studs at each end. A mallet may be helpful, but be gentle.
Before you remove the old support, hold the new one up next to it so you can observe the proper orientation. Remove and replace one side at a time.
If you ever do the ones for the hood, get someone to help you by holding the hood up, because it is much heavier than the trunk lid.
Happy to hear that! Hey, I've been to St. Lucie. Nice town and good people.
I have been here a little over a year and a half and I like it. No more snow for me lol. I go boating but you have to be careful in the St Lucie River ( I saw 8 alligators in 1 hour.) I usually take some of my pistols with me just in case) They filmed a lot of movies on that river because it looks like you are in s jungle with no civilization in sight. Moonraker with Roger Moore was filmed here( just the boat chase scene. About 5 miles from my house.
A lot of car shows golfing if that's what you like and shopping. One day would like to see the famous Alamo in Texas
05-10-2016, 11:26 AM
Trunk lid wont pop correctly.
Likely the issue is a misalignment of the striker as it slides into the latch. If it is not centered, then it will scrape and produce friction that keeps the trunk from popping open easily. The striker is not properly aligned from left to right. As stated above, you can loosen slightly the screws holding the striker...they are made with some adjustability for exactly this purpose. You can actually watch as you get the trunk lid very near closing and sometimes see an obvious off-center of the striker. To me, adding an extra spring is treating the symptom and not the problem, but many have done this. The nice thing about good alignment is that it helps in both the opening and the closing of the lid. Mine pops up all the way when I push the button but it also closes completely in one drop from the fully open position. One gentle push with a finger and it goes "whump" and is closed...no final push needed.
