Trunk issue - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SJMatt · 05-16-2015, 01:32 AM

Anyone else have problems with the trunk not closing properly? I have to slam it to get it to stay closed. Dealer says that's the way it's supposed to be. Also, when I release it, it only pops, but doesn't open. Dealer also says that that is normal.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Tart · 05-16-2015, 01:42 AM

I also have to slam mines a bit to close and the trunk only popping and not opening all the way is normal as well.

Ultramaroon · 05-16-2015, 02:57 AM

Trunk will not open on its own. That's normal for the mechanism.

Shouldn't have to slam it. Latch set too tight? Mine latches dropped only from a few inches.

DAEMANO · 05-16-2015, 03:04 AM

The inside latch mechanism is held on with a few screws. Make sure it hasn't shifted up.

N1rve · 05-16-2015, 03:54 AM

I just drop mine and it closes.

Aozora.BRZ · 05-16-2015, 03:00 PM

90% of the time I have to attempt to close it more than once. The trunk door is very light and it takes a strong fast push down (Almost slam) to close it compared to most cars I've used. Probably the only pet peeve I have with the car as I use the trunk every day.

It certainly is not just dropping it. Probably something with the '15 latches? I'll try to take a video and post.

Lelantas · 05-16-2015, 03:32 PM

I have a '15 BRZ and it definitely takes more of a slam to shut the trunk than any other car I've driven. Dropping it definitely won't close it, but it seems to be normal behavior.

Aozora.BRZ · 05-16-2015, 03:47 PM

Found some vid samples online.

For me it is certainly not this easy. Would love it to be like that. (Min 10:55)

[ame]http://youtu.be/qEBobwprGtA?t=10m55s[/ame]

Mine requires the amount of force similar to what Matt applies in this vid: (Min36:22)

[ame]http://youtu.be/3lzXgGo9wNU?t=36m22s[/ame]

Vroomin86 · 05-16-2015, 03:52 PM

mine is also a mission to close.

Ultramaroon · 05-16-2015, 04:09 PM

rekt ☑ not rekt ☐

ryoma · 05-16-2015, 04:37 PM

I have to slam mine down as well... lol. it also rises too quick. I have to use my hand to slow it down when I open my trunk.

Vroomin86 · 05-16-2015, 04:52 PM

weird, mine only pops open it doesn't rise after holding the button.

carma143 · 05-16-2015, 05:25 PM

I have a 2013 and it is VERY easy to open fully and close;much easier than a 2011 Toyota Highlander and a 1993 Saturn SW2. I've performed those operations with only my pinkie finger before when I had my hands mostly full.

Perhaps the newer versions are harder to operate?

SJMatt · 05-16-2015, 06:25 PM

Thanks all. Took it to the dealer and they said it was normal. Maybe I'll take it to another place to have them look at it.

05-16-2015, 01:32 AM	#1
SJMatt Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 WR Blue BRZ Limited Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Trunk issue Anyone else have problems with the trunk not closing properly? I have to slam it to get it to stay closed. Dealer says that's the way it's supposed to be. Also, when I release it, it only pops, but doesn't open. Dealer also says that that is normal. Any feedback would be appreciated.

05-16-2015, 02:57 AM	#3
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Trunk will not open on its own. That's normal for the mechanism. Shouldn't have to slam it. Latch set too tight? Mine latches dropped only from a few inches. __________________ service manuals

05-16-2015, 03:54 AM	#5
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just drop mine and it closes. __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension

05-16-2015, 04:09 PM	#10
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	rekt ☑ not rekt ☐ __________________ service manuals

05-16-2015, 04:37 PM	#11
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have to slam mine down as well... lol. it also rises too quick. I have to use my hand to slow it down when I open my trunk. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

05-16-2015, 01:42 AM	#2
Tart Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Thanks: 39 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I also have to slam mines a bit to close and the trunk only popping and not opening all the way is normal as well.

05-16-2015, 03:32 PM	#7
Lelantas Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '15 BRZ ISM Location: CA Bay Area / San Diego Posts: 63 Thanks: 31 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a '15 BRZ and it definitely takes more of a slam to shut the trunk than any other car I've driven. Dropping it definitely won't close it, but it seems to be normal behavior.

05-16-2015, 03:52 PM	#9
Vroomin86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Fire Location: South FLo-Rida Posts: 447 Thanks: 264 Thanked 169 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine is also a mission to close.

05-16-2015, 04:52 PM	#12
Vroomin86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Fire Location: South FLo-Rida Posts: 447 Thanks: 264 Thanked 169 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	weird, mine only pops open it doesn't rise after holding the button.

05-16-2015, 05:25 PM	#13
carma143 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Toyota Highlander; Subaru BRZ (SWP) Location: California Posts: 431 Thanks: 137 Thanked 156 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have a 2013 and it is VERY easy to open fully and close;much easier than a 2011 Toyota Highlander and a 1993 Saturn SW2. I've performed those operations with only my pinkie finger before when I had my hands mostly full. Perhaps the newer versions are harder to operate?

05-16-2015, 06:25 PM	#14
SJMatt Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 WR Blue BRZ Limited Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks all. Took it to the dealer and they said it was normal. Maybe I'll take it to another place to have them look at it.

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