Should IS 350 Trunk Open/Close Automatically?
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Should IS 350 Trunk Open/Close Automatically?
Greetings fellow Lexus owners,
Just purchased a 2006 IS 350 and was wondering if the trunk was supposed to open automatically? Is it supposed to close automatically as well? When I press the button, it just pops and you have to open it manually.
That is one heavy trunk!
Thanks for your help,
Chris
Just purchased a 2006 IS 350 and was wondering if the trunk was supposed to open automatically? Is it supposed to close automatically as well? When I press the button, it just pops and you have to open it manually.
That is one heavy trunk!
Thanks for your help,
Chris
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The trunk isn't "heavy", the seals are just very successful at sealing around the trunk area onto the trunk lid, making the initial pull kind of tough. The trunk is aluminum I believe (same with the hood), and is assisted by two trunk struts that have probably gone out...thus not assisting your lifting movement. Both can be removed if desired.
And yes, it only pops the release mech; you have to manually open/close the trunk.
And yes, it only pops the release mech; you have to manually open/close the trunk.
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