Trunk Release Issue With 2007 Eos

Fullcirclethink · 02-07-2011, 07:50 PM

Just recently purchased a one owner, certified 2007 Eos with 35,000 miles on it. I was told that the original owner traded it in on a new Eos (easy to believe). Came with a 2 year or 24,000 mile warranty. When I push the trunk release button on the driver's door, I am not able to get to the trunk before it closes! Had the dealership take a look and they said they fixed it (NOT). Any ideas? I'm thinking that maybe the trunk lift struts are worn and not allowing the trunk lid to open far enough, thus activating the 'automatic' close feature. What say you?

Also, the emblem that enables me to lift the trunk lid stays in the 'open' position. Are these two connected in some way?

Thanks!

2007 Eos, Luxury package

Jake Bullit · 02-08-2011, 07:44 AM

Is it very cold where you are?If the struts are worn there many not be enough pressure to open and hold the lid.This may go away as the temperature increases.

toureos · 02-08-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake Bullit

Is it very cold where you are?If the struts are worn there many not be enough pressure to open and hold the lid.This may go away as the temperature increases.

That has been true of my Eos. When the weather was cold the lid would re-shut but now the temperature is around 10C it is fine again. I think the boot/trunk seals 'bed down' with age and less springyness to push the boot up slightly.

I don't think the 'sticking emblem' is anything to do with it - might need a squirt of maintenace spray (e.g.WD40) on the emblem pivots with the emblem open.

evolvingpowercat · 02-08-2011, 11:38 PM

Look inside the trunk lid of your Eos you will see two round bumpers that are spring loaded that should move up and down freely. These should compress when you shut the trunk and should hold the trunk lid just high enough when you pop the release button so that the motor does not pull it back down while you are walking from the drivers door back to the trunk lid.

Use your finger to make sure they move up and down freely - if they don't that is your problem. Mine did what yours is doing and after I worked the buttons up and down a few times a year ago it has never happened since.

Fullcirclethink · 02-09-2011, 04:28 AM

evolvingpowercat: Yep, that did it! Much thanks! I pushed them several times and then tested opening it from the driver's door button and taking a 'casual' stroll to the trunk and it opened every time! Sweet!

toureos: I did as you instructed and applied some WD-40 to the emblem and it not only closes after using it, it also unlatches the trunk like it's suppose to! Great catch! Thanks!!

solarflare · 02-09-2011, 11:22 AM

These bumpers are also adjustable. There's a torx screw in the center that acts like a wedge. Just unscrew it a bit and you're able to pull the bumper assembly out a few notches and then screw back in. Be careful because the screw does not bottom out or get tight. It just needs to be positioned in the middle of its travel to secure the bumper.

Pepino · 02-09-2011, 12:59 PM

geez, good to know. I would bring my 2007 Eos in time after time, and the dealer wouldn't give me an exact solution.

thanks for the tip

eismeerblue · 02-10-2011, 10:59 AM

My 07 trunk release works (or doesn't work) just like fullcirclethink, but I found that if I hit the door lock button twice the trunk is unlocked and I didn't have to race back to open it. I guess I'd better take a look at those round, rubber bumpers. Steve

Coo · 01-04-2012, 11:24 PM

I'm having the same prOblem since I replaced both of the stop buffers. The problem is that despite I bought them from a VW retailer they seem to work badly as the do not move at all up or down as the previous ones did. I unscrewed the torx, put the into place but still nothing.

David Paul · 01-05-2012, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coo

I'm having the same prOblem since I replaced both of the stop buffers. The problem is that despite I bought them from a VW retailer they seem to work badly as the do not move at all up or down as the previous ones did. I unscrewed the torx, put the into place but still nothing.

It may just be me, but I think you need to be a bit more clear with your post in order for me to understand what you are trying to say.

Sorry if I seem to be a bit dense.

02-07-2011, 07:50 PM	#1
Fullcirclethink Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 11	Trunk Release Issue With 2007 Eos Just recently purchased a one owner, certified 2007 Eos with 35,000 miles on it. I was told that the original owner traded it in on a new Eos (easy to believe). Came with a 2 year or 24,000 mile warranty. When I push the trunk release button on the driver's door, I am not able to get to the trunk before it closes! Had the dealership take a look and they said they fixed it (NOT). Any ideas? I'm thinking that maybe the trunk lift struts are worn and not allowing the trunk lid to open far enough, thus activating the 'automatic' close feature. What say you? Also, the emblem that enables me to lift the trunk lid stays in the 'open' position. Are these two connected in some way? Thanks! 2007 Eos, Luxury package Last edited by Fullcirclethink; 02-07-2011 at 07:52 PM. Reason: One missing question

02-08-2011, 07:44 AM	#2
Jake Bullit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N.W. England ,Southport/Preston way Posts: 280	Is it very cold where you are?If the struts are worn there many not be enough pressure to open and hold the lid.This may go away as the temperature increases. __________________ Wife`s 2010 2.0 TDI SE,manual,rising blue. 92 Corrado VR6 -sorned atm. VW Amarok 2.0 BiTDi WD6050 satnav bluetooth,dvd. Rear wind deflector(cheers PEN).

02-08-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
evolvingpowercat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas USA Posts: 320	Look inside the trunk lid of your Eos you will see two round bumpers that are spring loaded that should move up and down freely. These should compress when you shut the trunk and should hold the trunk lid just high enough when you pop the release button so that the motor does not pull it back down while you are walking from the drivers door back to the trunk lid. Use your finger to make sure they move up and down freely - if they don't that is your problem. Mine did what yours is doing and after I worked the buttons up and down a few times a year ago it has never happened since. __________________ Randy White 2007 Eos 2.0T w DSG, Sport Package, 18" All seasons, De-badged, Add-ons so far: Parrot Bluetooth phone adapter w steering wheel controls, SmartTop control module, 5000K Xenon low beam bulbs, Silverstar Ultra high beam bulbs, Curt Hitch with isolated trailer wiring connector, Peripheral Electronics iSimple Ipod Gateway

02-09-2011, 04:28 AM	#5
Fullcirclethink Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 11	Trunk Release Issue With 2007 Eos evolvingpowercat: Yep, that did it! Much thanks! I pushed them several times and then tested opening it from the driver's door button and taking a 'casual' stroll to the trunk and it opened every time! Sweet! toureos: I did as you instructed and applied some WD-40 to the emblem and it not only closes after using it, it also unlatches the trunk like it's suppose to! Great catch! Thanks!!

02-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
solarflare Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 42	These bumpers are also adjustable. There's a torx screw in the center that acts like a wedge. Just unscrew it a bit and you're able to pull the bumper assembly out a few notches and then screw back in. Be careful because the screw does not bottom out or get tight. It just needs to be positioned in the middle of its travel to secure the bumper. __________________ 07 VW Eos 2.0t, Island Gray / Cornsilk Lux PDC Birth Date 12/10/06

02-09-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
Pepino Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 231	geez, good to know. I would bring my 2007 Eos in time after time, and the dealer wouldn't give me an exact solution. thanks for the tip __________________ Joe 2.0T Black 6sp M Titan Black int + dogs in back seats.

02-10-2011, 10:59 AM	#8
eismeerblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 175	My 07 trunk release works (or doesn't work) just like fullcirclethink, but I found that if I hit the door lock button twice the trunk is unlocked and I didn't have to race back to open it. I guess I'd better take a look at those round, rubber bumpers. Steve

01-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#9
Coo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: greece Posts: 30	I'm having the same prOblem since I replaced both of the stop buffers. The problem is that despite I bought them from a VW retailer they seem to work badly as the do not move at all up or down as the previous ones did. I unscrewed the torx, put the into place but still nothing. __________________ Coo - http://www.vweos.gr Last edited by Coo; 01-04-2012 at 11:27 PM.

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