06 Jetta Boot Gas Struts

[snerlo]

Hey guys,
Question for all those jetta owners out there. When you press the boot button on the remote, does your boot fully open or does it only pop up about a foot. Reason I ask is that I think that my gas struts may be stuffed. It seems like it wants to open all the way but just doesn't have the power. Thanks guys.
Leon

[HANZ BLIX]

My boot only unlocks but doesn't lift up on it's own will. Perhaps I should look into new struts too.

[phaeton]

Depends on how long I press the keyfob - if I hold longer than 5 secs say it will fully open, less 5 seconds than it will just open.

[Silver dub]

Mine changes its mind all the time.

Sometimes it goes all the way and sometimes it just pops a bit and thats it.

Might be a stupid questions but could temperature have something to do with it?

[maxrob200]

I usually just open the boor manually and it stays up when lifted so the struts must have enough pressure left in them to support the boot lid

[jetta tdi]

In the UK jetta boots just pop the lock and you have to lift the lid, but in Aus 95% of Jetta's when held on the remote for 3 seconds will pop the lock and then the boot will open all the way.... Yes its to do with temp, over here in summer they open all the way but in winter they get lazy! might also need new struts but try lubricating the hinges and work the boot by hand agressively open / close fully right back to the rear screen then retry and you should be alot better and open all the way.....

Jetta TDI

[phaeton]

I've noticed with the added weight of rain drops on the boot, mean you have to open it manually.

[Umai Naa!!]

There are known issues with the struts.

I'd suggest giving the hinges a squirt with some WD-40 first, and see how it goes.