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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Default Trunk deoesn't open all the way - Normal??

So I had opportunity to drive a Buick Lacrosse. When I popped the trunk, it sprung open all the way which my Lexus does not do. While the rest of that Lacrosse was garbage, I really liked that the trunk did that. Especially when your hands are full.

Am I whining enough yet?

So this is normal right?
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Trunk opens all the way in mine
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Mine opens fully. The only complaint I have is some cars open and close more quickly than the LS. One trick I did learn here is that if you push the close button twice, it will close more quickly.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Uh oh.....let me clarify.....this IS NOT the automatic trunk. Just the standard trunk release. My BMW had the auto close but not this one. However, I would at least like it to fully open when I unlock it like the Buick did. I just wondered if the struts are weak.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
Uh oh.....let me clarify.....this IS NOT the automatic trunk. Just the standard trunk release. My BMW had the auto close but not this one. However, I would at least like it to fully open when I unlock it like the Buick did. I just wondered if the struts are weak.
What package did your car come with?
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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ML, self park, That's about it. Why?
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Strange, I thought all LS's came with the auto trunk open by remote and close after hitting button under trunk lid
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Nope......but I wish!
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Anyone...anyone....anyone??????
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 06:23 AM
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My GS trunk just opens about an inch or two.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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Mine pops up all the way, Think all 6 I checked out before purchasing this one did as well. i wonder what packages it came with standard.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Can you open your trunk and take a pic underneath the trunk lid. Maybe it's wired for a push button.
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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Can you open your trunk and take a pic underneath the trunk lid. Maybe it's wired for a push button.
Wiring won't be an issue, but the hydraulics involved would be. Assuming it's anything like my Beemer was.

Mine only opens a couple inches....unless it's windy and catches the trunk lid and then it fully opens, which is always a nice surprise!

Mine pops up all the way,
And you don't have the power trunk?
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