MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: skard on December 12, 2011, 02:27:39 pm
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It looks like I need to replace the tailgate struts.
Before I replace with normal parts, I was wondering if any of you guys with the boot poppping kit can confirm whether it's better than standard?
I get the impression it's fairly unreliable - is that right?
Thanks
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Mine worked about 98% of the time. But, it does make the boot quite stiff to shut.
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Cheers.
The times it didn't work, could you just open it manually all the same? And was it mainly under certain conditions it wouldn't work, such as cold temperatures?
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Mine worked about 98% of the time. But, it does make the boot quite stiff to shut.
x2 Generally when cold you will have problems with opening, but no big deal just a light pull on the lid and away you go :happy2:
Worth it IMO, have two year old so comes in handy
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Nice, so the consensus is to go for it?
Anyone had luck chinning a passer by yet? :innocent:
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mine never works. you guys using the scirocco bump stops? have you puts loads of pressure on them?
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mine never works. you guys using the scirocco bump stops? have you puts loads of pressure on them?
This may be a really silly question but...You have had it coded right? if you have apologies :wink:
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As far as I know the coding only pops the lock which works everytime. But the struts don't have enough to start the movement. Second time usually works if you try again straight away?
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As far as I know the coding only pops the lock which works everytime. But the struts don't have enough to start the movement. Second time usually works if you try again straight away?
Exactly sane as mine, only works the second time! I fitted this 3 months ago (brand new genine parts from stealers) and has barely worked the first time you pop. :sad1:
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Have you tried adjusting the rocco sprung bumpers?
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Does anyone know the part numbers of the new bits that need fitting?
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Does anyone know the part numbers of the new bits that need fitting?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31120.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31120.0.html) :happy2:
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Just ordered the whole kit from a Skoda dealer on eBay, got some extra little bits I need for other things at the same time :party:
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Can you direct me to the skoda dealer on ebay, as i would like to order these items also, Thanks :happy2:
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Linky please! :santa:
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Can you direct me to the skoda dealer on ebay, as i would like to order these items also, Thanks :happy2:
Not a problem, I bought eBay item 320733062892 & asked if he could provide the other bits, which he will :happy2:
Normally I'd order parts in at my dealer as they've always been spot on but it's 15 miles away and I have a lot going on this coming week.
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Don't go ordering until mine has been packed up :P
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How much did you pay in total if you dont mind mme asking?
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How much did you pay in total if you dont mind mme asking?
1K8827761C - 2@£4.63
1J6827439A - 2@£5.49
6Y0827550C - 2@£16.99
£54.22 delivered for the boot pop kit, plus I got some repair wires and plugs on top.
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Can you direct me to the skoda dealer on ebay, as i would like to order these items also, Thanks :happy2:
Not a problem, I bought eBay item 320733062892 & asked if he could provide the other bits, which he will :happy2:
Normally I'd order parts in at my dealer as they've always been spot on but it's 15 miles away and I have a lot going on this coming week.
Thanks, Appreciated :xmaspresent:
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Thanks Skard. :happy2:
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As they are all part of the same company can you order these parts from a VW dealer or would I have to go to all three?
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You can order everything through vw. I did with mine no probs.
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cheers fella :xmaspresent:
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Would anyone happen to know where about in VCDS you change the programming to active the boot to 'Pop' rather than unlock?
Thank you Guys.
Lee
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These pages might give you an idea :smiley:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/267656.aspx
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118282
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How comes some complete kits (ball pins, scirocco bumpers, struts and correct vcds coding) work all the time (only not when extremely cold) and others won't work the first time (only when opening manually, closing and trying again)...?
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These pages might give you an idea :smiley:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/267656.aspx
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118282
Thank you for your help Mandy! :happy2:
Lee
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Well my boot pop kit came today via DPD and I wasted no time putting it in. Will use the eBay dealer again when I need to order stuff when away from home.
Mod works ok most of the time, backed the bump off with a, anti-clockwise turn and it has responded better, although it is very cold here and it may be affecting it (I hope!). Got going eventually but very slowly to begin with when it does. Think it'll need more adjustment in daylight.
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I wouldn't worry too much about it. It will be the cold weather. Mine is the same. Its only because the gas pressure decreases slightly when its cold out.
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Aye, I see what you're saying.
Used it a few times today and it popped all the way every time.
Even when it just pops a bit it's still handier than before.
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I would recommend to fill the socket on the struts with grease
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I would recommend to fill the socket on the struts with grease
Any particular tried, tested and trusted one for this mod?
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One other thing I had with mine was the new stops were rubbing on the little black pads causing a squeeking as I was driving. Got the vaseline out earlier and smeared some on the pads and its disappeared :happy2:
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Found my old thread as I had a failing strut after only 16 months with not that much use.
The strut has been rattling when driving and hardly working when popped, even when not that cold.
Anyway, before I bin the mod I got two new (pattern) struts off ebay for £15.50 delivered, just put them on and it worked first time, even withoiut me 'pumping' the tailgate and my car is also on a decline with the temp about 2-3C here today.
They are marked 600N, but I'll see how long they are usable for. Being brand new I'd expect them to pop every time anyway.
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One other thing I had with mine was the new stops were rubbing on the little black pads causing a squeeking as I was driving. Got the vaseline out earlier and smeared some on the pads and its disappeared :happy2:
mine is doing this and driving me nuts only just worked out it was this so not fixed it yet
i spoke to an engineer friend and in his opinion white lithium grease was not the best lube to use due to it being quite thick in lower temps, so suggested liquid silicone or the spray grease in the can which is very thin also.
personally, i do agree with those who have the RVC fitted that this mod is going to work sporadically at best.
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Had it done for months but the coding never worked so was an absolutely pointless mod for me :sad1:
Heard the coding might be different on 05 plates but never found anything concrete on it. Boooooo!
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One other thing I had with mine was the new stops were rubbing on the little black pads causing a squeeking as I was driving. Got the vaseline out earlier and smeared some on the pads and its disappeared :happy2:
mine is doing this and driving me nuts only just worked out it was this so not fixed it yet
i spoke to an engineer friend and in his opinion white lithium grease was not the best lube to use due to it being quite thick in lower temps, so suggested liquid silicone or the spray grease in the can which is very thin also.
personally, i do agree with those who have the RVC fitted that this mod is going to work sporadically at best.
I wouldn't and didn't use white lithium grease for this
I had this on my golf with RVC and no problem with it opening, in my opinion if it doesn't work properly it is not installed correctly
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Found my old thread as I had a failing strut after only 16 months with not that much use.
The strut has been rattling when driving and hardly working when popped, even when not that cold.
Anyway, before I bin the mod I got two new (pattern) struts off ebay for £15.50 delivered, just put them on and it worked first time, even withoiut me 'pumping' the tailgate and my car is also on a decline with the temp about 2-3C here today.
They are marked 600N, but I'll see how long they are usable for. Being brand new I'd expect them to pop every time anyway.
Any linky Skard to said struts? :drinking:
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Any linky Skard to said struts? :drinking:
Certainly mate, ebay 150796090490
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Just fitted these new struts today and :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Working again for the first time in about 6 months, even parked facing downhill, opens every time
:drinking: :drinking:
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Nice one.
Time will tell to see if it's the 'new' factor or whether they're a more reliable strut.
But at less than half the price it ain't all bad
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I removed my hatchpops (skoda struts, Leon ballpins and scirocco bumpers) last winter because it wouldn't open with the cold weather. Then I lost the two scirocco bumpers, so bought two new ones and decided to reinstall everything again last week.
Sadly it doesn't open anymore. Only when I manually opened and closed the hatch (pumping the struts).
But not when I didn't use the hatch for some hours...
How comes? I've tried the scirocco bumpers flat and with one click out.
Temperature is around 50 Fahrenheit in the Netherlands.
How/what can I adjust?
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Anyone?!
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It's a summer weather mod mate... it's well documented that the Boot pop mod is only good when the weather is warmer - I ditched mine.
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Buy the ebay struts that Skard posted in reply No. 39, works every time without fail :happy2:
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I removed my hatchpops (skoda struts, Leon ballpins and scirocco bumpers) last winter because it wouldn't open with the cold weather. Then I lost the two scirocco bumpers, so bought two new ones and decided to reinstall everything again last week.
Sadly it doesn't open anymore. Only when I manually opened and closed the hatch (pumping the struts).
But not when I didn't use the hatch for some hours...
How comes? I've tried the scirocco bumpers flat and with one click out.
Temperature is around 50 Fahrenheit in the Netherlands.
How/what can I adjust?
You need to adjust the bumpers out a couple more clicks. Giving the spring in them more travel, more power to pop the tailgate.
Jas
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Buy the ebay struts that Skard posted in reply No. 39, works every time without fail :happy2:
Mine are sticking a bit on frosty mornings with these ones, still much better value than OEM though.
Not complaining, even popping it open that wee bit helps with hands full of shopping.
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IMO it's the Skoda struts that are just not quite up to the job, fine in the summer but when it's cold they struggle.
The ebay ones have a slightly more push enabling them to open all weathers
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Buy the ebay struts that Skard posted in reply No. 39, works every time without fail :happy2:
For £70... ?? :confused:
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Inflated price probably due to low stock, they are £15 normally
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yeah that's weird £14 something plus shipping a couple of days ago :rolleye:
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I removed my hatchpops (skoda struts, Leon ballpins and scirocco bumpers) last winter because it wouldn't open with the cold weather. Then I lost the two scirocco bumpers, so bought two new ones and decided to reinstall everything again last week.
Sadly it doesn't open anymore. Only when I manually opened and closed the hatch (pumping the struts).
But not when I didn't use the hatch for some hours...
How comes? I've tried the scirocco bumpers flat and with one click out.
Temperature is around 50 Fahrenheit in the Netherlands.
How/what can I adjust?
You need to adjust the bumpers out a couple more clicks. Giving the spring in them more travel, more power to pop the tailgate.
Jas
I've tried zero, one and two 'clicks' on the Scirocco bumpers.
With more clicks I think the tailgate isn't going to sit 'flush'.
How many clicks are you talking about? (I'm using the skoda struts, not the eBay ones).
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Inflated price probably due to low stock, they are £15 normally
Yup probably .