Trunk lid dampers malfunctioning

[Z8 Dave]

Has anyone had a problem with their trunk lid dampers(?) not keeping the trunk lid open? I went into my trunk for the first time in a couple of months and when I opened it and went to place something in it, it came down full force! No damping whatsoever. If I push it open as far as it will go it will stay open, but if I start to close it at all, it falls right down. Any thoughts, ideas? Do I need new dampers or is there a way to adjust them.
Thanks in advance,
-dave

[macfly]

Mine does that too, if it isn't fully up it just drops - I think it has always been the same?

[Norcal]

Mine does this too. It has worsened over the years. I noticed it deteriorating in the first six months I had the car (from new). So, at an early service appointment, I had them order me a new set of trunk dampers which I keep in a box in my garage. It has gotten so bad that I think I will install them now.

[Z8 Dave]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll just order a new set and install them.

[Z8Mania]

Mine has done this for so long that I feel like it has always done it. I brought it up with the dealer several years ago who told me this is the norm. I did not question their reaction.

[Musta10000]

I have the same issue. If I push the lid carefully all the way to the up position it will stay up. Watch your head though!

[hayvenhurstkid]

Same on my car.

[jawz]

I had that problem about a year ago, replaced them under warranty. Those are failing now (after only a year!) so I had them order a new set to be replaced under warranty again.

As I recall, the original ones kept positive force on the trunklid so you had to push against them to close the trunk. The new ones I had installed a year ago weren't anywhere near that robust. I hope this third set works more like the originals. It seems they just lose their charge over time so I'm not sure having a spare set in your inventory will be very helpful - might as well install them.

[jpklecker]

I also had to have mine replaced under warranty for the same problem. As stated by other members, the new ones aren't as robust and I will probably have to repalce this set before too long.

[redz8]

Mine does the same, i.e., drops unless the lid is near the top.

[jdillane]

Mine, too. Even if it stays up initially, I have learned not to trust it.

Given the threads thus far, I wonder if this is the norm.

[Zzzz8]

Mine failed as well, and was replaced just before the warranty expired. That was 16 mos. ago; now the replacement set is failing! Seems to be worse in the cooler months (gas contraction?). Will likely replace with next oil change service...