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06 Turbo Jetta Boot Struts

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    06 Turbo Jetta Boot Struts

    Hi guys,
    Just a quick question. I was wondering whether my boot struts have given up due to age. When I open the boot, the boot just pops up a little bit and then I have to manually lift it up to full height. There is a little assistance from the struts but I was wondering whether the boot is supposed to open once you hit the boot release. Anyone's Jetta open fully under its own steam?
    Leon
    2013 Touareg V8TDi - Black, LED Interior Mods, LED Projector "VW" Door Courtesy Lights, 20" VW Mountain Rims with A/T Tyres, Pioneer SX Roof Platform with some 4x4 accessories and a whole lotta torque
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    Mine's the same mate, also an 06'
    K04 Jetta

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    • #3
      I've driven a couple and neither has opened more than a little.
      MKV Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Sportline. Just nice.

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      • #4
        some do some dont... best thing to do is remove the shocks and lube the crap out of the boot hinges pushing it right back to the screen and down many times then fit new shocks and it should pop all the way open... mine doesnt as the shocks are weeping and one is cracked also with the weight of boot spoiler it just clicks open... about time replaced mine also.....VDUB...
        VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIAN - 16 YEARS OF PAIN..
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        • #5
          Yeah the struts do go.

          My friend has a Passat and asked me the same question last week... my response was to wash the car!

          You would be supprised how much dust and dew weigh.

          My Jetta will pop up like new after I wash and dry the boot... but after a week of polution and dust settling onit, it struggles maybe a 1/4 or 1/2 up. Early morning dew and the boot will only pop and not lift at all.
          \( O ) o\====(\X/)=TDI=/o ( O )/ 2011 Jetta Mk5 125TDI - Squidly

          ((o)(O))====(\X/)=TDI=((O)(o)) 1996 Golf Mk3 TDI - Squid

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          • #6
            been googling for some chrome bling replacements... not having much luck yet..
            VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIAN - 16 YEARS OF PAIN..
            VCDS CODING- FAULT DIAGNOSIS - PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS- REPAIRS
            9W2 BT KITS -$300 - 9W7 BT KITS - $450 - CANBUS UPGRADE $150
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            • #7
              Hi there a place in Melbourne who sells Vw Jetta struts

              VW Golf Jetta Rear Boot Struts 2006 Model Brand NEW | eBay

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                Originally posted by ian View Post
                Hi there a place in Melbourne who sells Vw Jetta struts

                VW Golf Jetta Rear Boot Struts 2006 Model Brand NEW | eBay
                thanks for the link.. shame they are not chrome... just found a place in tingalpa brisbane that makes up struts... looks like they have chrome too.. will ring on monday
                VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIAN - 16 YEARS OF PAIN..
                VCDS CODING- FAULT DIAGNOSIS - PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS- REPAIRS
                9W2 BT KITS -$300 - 9W7 BT KITS - $450 - CANBUS UPGRADE $150
                BRISBANE / GOLD COAST

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                  Originally posted by vdubmotorworx View Post
                  thanks for the link.. shame they are not chrome... just found a place in tingalpa brisbane that makes up struts... looks like they have chrome too.. will ring on monday
                  You can get yours re gassed in QLD

                  Strut Re-gas throughout Australia

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