02-11-2016, 09:51 PM | #1 |
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Hatch slams closed?
Just wondering if others think that the closing of the hatch seems kind of rough with the comfort access? Would think that it would draw itself closed and then the motor would pull it shut rather than slam down? Would like to hear from there to see if I'm just paranoid.
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02-11-2016, 10:36 PM | #3 |
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02-12-2016, 04:35 AM | #4 |
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Mine closes very gently then just draws in to shut completely.
I wonder if it varies depending on how you adjust the opening height. Mine is always set to open fully to max height.
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02-12-2016, 07:30 AM | #5 |
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Mine closes smoothly. It's not CA, but the only difference should be where the actuator button is, on the fob or on the hatch. I assume the CA version has a button on the hatch as well. If so try it. If it slams the problem isn't related to CA.
Try closing the hatch manually. It should take a fair amount of force to push it down. If it doesn't the lift struts are suspect. |
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02-12-2016, 09:16 AM | #7 |
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I find that mine slams as well and rattles the license plate. Seem like it closes very hard. Does anyone mind posting a video of a soft close?
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02-12-2016, 10:02 AM | #9 |
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Mine also slams i.e. it falls shut rather being drawn in. However, I don't mind it as long as it closes!
I have comfort access and I use kick action everytime. Will try closing with fob to see if it is any different. Looks like it is might be an issue with how they programmed it for comfort access. |
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02-12-2016, 10:26 AM | #10 |
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I also have Comfort Access and it makes no difference whether I use the button on the hatch, or swinging my foot under the valance, it still closes gently.
Although closing by foot operation does give 2 audible warnings (as designed).
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02-13-2016, 02:56 AM | #11 |
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Both my previous F31 and my F34 closes smoothly. Same as Allan I have had them both to open all the way.
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02-15-2016, 08:26 AM | #12 |
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I tried a few things this weekend. I had the hatch open all the way and then closed it with (a) kick action, (b) fob, (c) lever inside the car. It closed similarly in all cases, and it was not "quiet". It slams shut for me (although not as bad as it sounds). Wonder what's going on??
I am beginning to think it is an issue related to UK vs. US builds. Last edited by sushkr; 02-15-2016 at 09:05 AM.. |
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02-15-2016, 09:31 AM | #13 | |
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Maybe you can share a video to show us how does it look/sound like? |
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I will try to capture a video clip. Hopefully I will be able to figure out how to upload it. |
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Last edited by sushkr; 02-15-2016 at 01:46 PM.. Reason: Video link edits |
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02-15-2016, 01:19 PM | #18 |
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Do you have "comfort access"? Perhaps this is happening with "US build" cars with "comfort access". And hopefully they will solve this issue in the upcoming versions.
Last edited by sushkr; 02-15-2016 at 01:29 PM.. |
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