2001 Elantra trunk won't stay open

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Brian - 23 Mar 2004 15:25 GMT

I have a 2001 Elantra with a trunk that won't stay open. If I'm sitting on
the slightest of inclines, the trunk lid will just fall.

Has anyone added any aftermarket equipment to fix this, or is it just my
car?

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Wayne Moses - 24 Mar 2004 03:58 GMT

> I have a 2001 Elantra with a trunk that won't stay open. If I'm sitting on
> the slightest of inclines, the trunk lid will just fall.
>
> Has anyone added any aftermarket equipment to fix this, or is it just my
> car?

If you have a spoiler on a hatchback like mine, the struts are barely strong
enough to push it up, but once up it will stay up no problem. However, I
find in winter when the hydraulic oil is thicker and less efficient, the
struts are next to useless. The only fix would be to get aftermarket
stronger struts.

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2002 Hyundai Elantra GT
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