I think that I've tried everything to get my deck lid to open far enough for me to get my fingers under it. I've made the adjustments to the stoppers on the corners, replaced the hydraulic struts, oiled all moving parts, and even replaced the lock mechanism. All of which did nothing to increase the gap opening enough to actually open the trunk without any unnecessary door slamming (besides it doesn't work with the top down ) or any extra tools.

I came across this part (OpenEZ Trunk Lift) manufactured by VetteMods.com ( http://www.vettemods.com/Trunk.htm ) and wanted to know if anyone has tried this and, if so, how well it works.

I'm interested in hearing from those that have first hand experience whether on your car or a friends.

Thanks!

 

It looks like a high teck answer to a low teck problem. Epoxy a spring into the gutter of the trunk behinde the latch

 

WOW That was real advice and it works well but if you would rather spend $125 for somthing that does the same thing as a 10 flat spring follow your bliss man

 

Don't know if you've tried it but the little rubber bumpers on the lid actually rotate. You can increase the length which gives it that extra bit of spring. Not too much though as you'll put undue pressure on the lid. Have to say, a quick twist on those and some WD40 on the lock worked wonders for me. Just have to keep lubricating every so often.

 

Maybe the latch itself need adjusting, maybe not releasing all the way.

 

Get some white lithium grease - and spray the hinges AND the latch assembly. Worked for me!

 

I'm surprised anyone answered you post after your first reply.

 

Possibly a weak or defective latch spring. A properly working latch spring should push up on the catch with sufficient force to raise the trunk lid up far enough for you to get your fingers underneath it. Look into the latch assembly where the catch on the trunk lid fits and you should see the latch spring. You might try adjusting or bending the latch spring slightly to see if this helps. If not, the latch assembly may need to be replaced. See the following:

1998-2003 Convertible: Trunk Door on Convertible Won't Open All The Way

I have no experience with the OpenEZ Trunk Lift.

HTH and good luck with the fix.

 

No kidding! I looked at that thing and it was $144 shipped. I thought the spring was a good idea so I did it on mine. Guess what it works quite well and it cost me .15 cents to do.
I thought the purpose of the forum was to give advice and try to have fun and save money. Guess the idea of installing a fart can and rice wing is better than the spring.
Thanks for the spring advice Rocky!

 

 

Rocky people like you is what it is all about. Thanks for the good idea.

 

I agree, I have the answer, but I'll save that for another day.

 

I guess I should have made my request a little clearer . I wasn't looking for alternative solutions to my trunk lid issues; I've tried them all (even the fixs that work for other people ). I said that I was looking for anyone that had actually purchased or have seen the part I mentioned first hand.

Don't get me wrong, all of your suggestions are appreciated . I just wish people would read what is being asked and reply only if it applies to you. If not, please move on; no need to comment or get mad at me because you didn't read what was being asked. It happens all the time on the forum. I'm really not an ***, just looking for someone that has or has seen this part in use.

Thanks!

 

Gee this is a tough crowd today just to lighten the mood , maybe ask that chick to get off your deck lid in your avatar



I also have done all the fixes ,but I wont spend that much $ on that trunk lift thing its just one more thing to go wrong at some point. The only other solution that I have seen and is my next step is the BMW bump stops with the little popper springs in them they do work I have seen them with my own eyeballs in a deck lid of a c5.

Maybe one of our C5 brethren has the part number for these

 

I don't see why that thing wouldn't pop up with her sitting on it.

I know I would.

 

Thanks, I needed that! I'm not sure she weighs enough to make a difference though. Besides if I told her, I might be able to open my trunk a little easier because I would be in it!

I went the way of the BMW spring loaded stoppers (for a BMW 518i) but the diameter of the BMW part is larger than the hole in the deck lid. I didn't want to screw up the deck lid by making the holes larger. At this point however, I'm thinking that going back to the two $25 BMW parts might be the way to go.

 

Hi everyone, I thought I would chime in here.

I applaud any attempt to correct this situation. The fact that so many people search for a fix tells me that the issue is real. I created this device after much personal frustration, and after trying several other solutions. I take the statement that "It looks like a high tech answer to a low tech problem," which is a fair assessment, as a compliment . I do however think there are some advantages to my approach.

A spring, regardless of placement is under constant tension when the trunk is closed. The spring will eventually loose its ability to pop the lid open, especially since the trunk is not accessed often. The factory mechanism utilizes a spring. OpenEZ does not trigger until the trunk latch is actually released.

The larger, or stiffer bumpers are placing a constant pressure on the corners of the lid. This may cause the trunk lid to look miss-aligned when closed, and although slight, may warp the lid over time.

If you have the additional weight of a liner or other item on the trunk lid, the situation becomes much worse. The OpenEZ uses a large solenoid to over come this.

The price is due to several factors. The OpenEZ is cut, drilled, bent and tapped from aluminum by a machine shop, in very small quantities at this point, so its not cheap. I use quality assembly and electronic parts, also purchased in small quantities. Also, each unit is assembled and adjusted by hand. Given these facts, I feel that this device is priced fairly.

There are definitely less expensive ways to tackle this problem, with which some seem to have success, and as a long time member of this forum (eitspc5) I appreciate everyone's eagerness to offer them up. This forum is great, that's why I am here as a supporting vendor. However, if none of the other solutions work for you, please give the OpenEZ a try, you can return it within 30 days and I will repair or replace it for a year.

Thank for considering our products!

Rick
http://www.vettemods.com

 

that hot blonde sittin on it probably messed it up

 

I have an '02 vert and I have the same problem. About twice a year I spray the latch mechnism with WD40 and that solves the problem!

 

That works for me also.