Corolla 2015 - Trunk Lid Opens Half way

#1
So my trunk lid opens only half way when I use the key fob or the trunk button to activate the release mechanism.
My previous 2009 model's trunk lid would pop open all the way up. I called the dealership and they mentioned that the new corollas have heavier trunks?

So I guess my questions are:

Anybody experience the same trunk opening operations? Does it open half way for you as well or all the way upright? I searched everywhere but found nothing . Just wondering if anything is stuck, causing the trunk lid to seize up.

It's a 2015 S model with no trunk lip if that makes a difference..
 

Thomas

New Member
#2
Mine (2015 LE) only opens half-way as well, but then I can manually open it all the way when I actually get to the trunk. Personally, I prefer this.

If you're concerned this is a defect, visit a dealership and ask to try this with their Corollas.
 
#5
My 2013 only opens a bit. I have the S model so it has the truck lid spoiler on it which adds weight. I only know of a few cars that will open fully with the fob. My brothers 98 Sable pops open like someone kicks it from the inside and bangs when the limiters are hit. I personally don't like the banging, trunk, doors or anything on a car. I Imagine your Corolla is made the way it is on purpose so as not to crash open when released. I know old school cars the tension could be adjusted in the trunk lid and likely on the new cars with goose neck hinges can be adjusted. I will check my trunk and let know what I see.
 
#7
So my trunk lid opens only half way when I use the key fob or the trunk button to activate the release mechanism.
My previous 2009 model's trunk lid would pop open all the way up. I called the dealership and they mentioned that the new corollas have heavier trunks?

So I guess my questions are:

Anybody experience the same trunk opening operations? Does it open half way for you as well or all the way upright? I searched everywhere but found nothing . Just wondering if anything is stuck, causing the trunk lid to seize up.

It's a 2015 S model with no trunk lip if that makes a difference..
I have a 2015 S model with the spoiler. When you unlock the trunk it only pops up about an inch. Stinks when you have you hands full.
 

fishycomics

Super Moderator
#8
that is exactly what it does pops up and stops about half way. some one taken a rubber bungee and wrapped it around a few turns of the bar, so when the trunk lid pops up, it will open up better. search on here somewhere I remember seeing or read it>?


 
#10
I have my trunk rigged with a single bungie cord on my 2014 Corolla S Plus. Similar to the youtube video with the Camry trunk.
 
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