Bodywork Tail gate not lifting fully?

[civicsport]

Has anyone had a problem with the tail gate not lifting fully , must be the gas struts gone faulty. Will have to ring dealers tomorrow, was hoping not to have to visit them again untill service time. Oh well i`ll see what they say.

[Parky]

Mine is certainly not as sprightly as it was.
It used to lift all the way unaided, but I now have to push it up.
I will mention it to my dealer as well on it's first service.

[Fedorov]

Mine too, should be an easy one to resolve when it goes in next year

[Ancient Nerd]

Mine is also holding the door in position now, rather than lifting the door.

My assumption is that there is less internal gas pressure due to the colder weather. If it's still poor once the weather warms up next year, then it can go in as a warranty problem.

Biggest downside are the occasional headaches in the meantime.

[Korkut Varol]

Originally Posted by Ancient Nerd

Mine is also holding the door in position now, rather than lifting the door.

My assumption is that there is less internal gas pressure due to the colder weather. If it's still poor once the weather warms up next year, then it can go in as a warranty problem.

That is exactly how mine is too.. I took it to the service this morning and they said that it is due to contraction of the gas in the struts in the cold weather.
They offered to keep the car in warm ambiance and see if the problem persisted; but I had to drive so I did not leave the car. They said that if it does the same in warm, then they should be replaced under warranty.

[civicsport]

Does that mean Honda are giving away free Hard Hats For winter Motoring??? Going to see them tomorrow see what they say.

[Korkut Varol]

Originally Posted by civicsport

Does that mean Honda are giving away free Hard Hats For winter Motoring??? Going to see them tomorrow see what they say.

I need that hat, I hit my head to the tailgate last night!

[geoff]

I suppose Honda will say as normal we know about it but do not consider it a problem
(this is the answer i got about my radio and the dash getting hot which is making the aircon sensor thick we are still in summer)

I was considering changing my car for a mercedes but looking at the forums they still have there faults and at a greater cost to buy

So Come on Honda Fix the faults on a otherwise great car

[geoff]

Put me down for one Got this fault mine you wouldn't have noticed it without this thread
so is that good or bad?

[Pottsy]

Geoff - it's not a fault. All cars do it - blame the thermodynamic gas laws.

[Charles_Harding]

Now you know why you get a shower down your neck when you open the tailgate.

Because you're expecting to get wet, you lower your head to avoid the deluge and Honda hope that you therefore miss the not quite opened tailgate!

"Very funny Scotty! Now beam up my clothes!"

[geoff]

Thanks Pottsy
What big words (thermodynamic gas laws) too much for me
My wife said you didn't even know you had a problem till you saw that somebody else had it. I think she is right time to enjoy not to moan

Have a happy New Year Everyone

[jorrit71]

I have the same kind of problems too. They started way before the temperature started dropping. So I don't thinks it is caused by the weather. Still 7.000 km to go untill the next service-stop. So I will wait. I hope I'll get some new ones...

[Parky]

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Geoff - it's not a fault. All cars do it - blame the thermodynamic gas laws.

I have never noticed it before on any of my hatchback cars (Beetle, Xantia, A Class, Lupo, etc).

They all worked great in winter or summer.

Ian

[civicsport]

Just came back from dealers, on way went to petrol station to fill up and couldn`t get fuel flap open, got it eventually, so mentioned this also. there`s a modified fuel flap assembly now available ( not the piece of foam) which they are going to fit as well as a new pair of tailgate struts.A Satisfactory result and i will let you know if it works when i get it done on tuesday.

[Miggins]

Picked up my car today after its slightly overdue 12k service (13200!!!) and was anticipating the long list of issues I submitted to remain just as long and either unresolved or not identified etc etc.

Maybe I'm too cynical and have never experienced the high level of customer service that Honda are renowned for and contrary to expectations they have agreed to replace the rear hatch struts without going into any thermodynamic lectures or referral to Honda UK (- along with all the other issues).

Booked in for 2 weeks time when all the parts/courtesy car will be available. When the issue is obvious why can't we all be treated with respect and courtesy?

Thank you Avonvale Honda Northampton.

[mahatma_andy]

Had my tailgate struts done when it went in for the recall work and the filler flap. Tailgate now goes all the way up on its own!

[Willie]

Originally Posted by civicsport

Just came back from dealers, on way went to petrol station to fill up and couldn`t get fuel flap open, got it eventually, so mentioned this also. there`s a modified fuel flap assembly now available ( not the piece of foam) which they are going to fit as well as a new pair of tailgate struts.A Satisfactory result and i will let you know if it works when i get it done on tuesday.

I had this modified fuel flap done a couple of weeks back and now fuel flap works perfectly.

[sarahjo]

Mine has been sat in a car park for a fortnight...went ot open it to put the cases in boot and it took a lot of persuasion to open and was then very unenthusiastic to raise......

[Charles_Harding]

Originally Posted by sarahjo

Mine has been sat in a car park for a fortnight......

A.

Found in good nick I hope?

............apart from the tail gate bit, I mean.

"Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest but ducks when someone throws a gun at him?"

Charles H.