Lost soft close on boot

[jza8]

Originally Posted by snapdragon

Do you think it is an electronic problem or could it be a coincidence that the spring has snapped? There is a spring similar to one in a biro pen and the hook on one end snaps off with fret wear - meaning the mechanism above the bumper (not in the boot the lid) doesn't work anymore. It is a common problem. there is a thread with photos somewhere.

Yes very common issue. Same spring snapped on mine, but i found it behind the trim and made a new loop at the end and fitted back no problems since.