Trunk noise when closing / opening

[andrew-amazing]

Hello guys, 

 

“I noticed” this loud noise from the trunk arms when closing / opening it, do you have any suggestions to solve it?

 

I heard Lexus changed 3 times the supplier of the arms for some recalls until the v3 seems to work. 
 

Anyone that has passed from this experience or recall?

 

Let me know thanks! 

[andrew-amazing]

Hello guys, 

 

Anyone that may help?

 

Do you think some silicon grease or silicon oil will make the job for these trunk arms?

 

Let me know your opinion, thanks! 🙏

[Bluemarlin]

I  would certainly give it a try.

Once a year, when I wipe over all the rubber trim with Gummi Pfledge, I also lubricate all the hinges and boot struts. If I recall, I use either Fluid Film or SuperLube, and either spray a little into the crevices, or wipe it on with a cloth.

For the record, I also give the underside an annual spray of ACF-50, which not protects against corrosion, but also helps to keep things lubricated. As a result I have no creaks or squeaks.

[beyond the blue]

18 hours ago, andrew-amazing said:

Hello guys, 

 

Anyone that may help?

 

Do you think some silicon grease or silicon oil will make the job for these trunk arms?

 

Let me know your opinion, thanks! 🙏

Yes Silicone spray, works every time.

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

10 hours ago, beyond the blue said:

Yes Silicone spray, works every time.

Where do you buy this silicone Spray Neil..?

[beyond the blue]

9 hours ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Where do you buy this silicone Spray Neil..?

B&Q, Screwfix.

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

2 hours ago, beyond the blue said:

B&Q, Screwfix.

Thanks for that info neil...

[andrew-amazing]

I solved the issue with some simple WD-40!

 

To maintain the effectiveness of lubrication over the long term, I purchased this SIlicone Lube, perfectly compatible with the trunk lift struts materials 🙂

 

2'500 EUR avoided from dealership! 

 

[andrew-amazing]

Hi guys, tha car has been at the Lexus dealership and they have changed the electric struts on the tailgate and fixed the rivets inside the tailgate. Now all good!

[steve2006]

Apparently this is a common problem and very expensive to fix out of warranty.