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I have cleaned the lock etc with little effect.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

how much assistance should the tailgate struts on a 996tt (standard spoiler) give? Should it open on its own, with some initial assistance, much like the tailgate on a hatchback? Mine feels heavy all the way up but it does hold itself open. I just replaced the frunk struts as they didn't hold the frunk lid open on colder days. I'm guessing rear lid struts probably need replacing as I'd expect them to do most of the work.

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My C2 Cabrio 996.1 only has one. I replaced it recently with a genuine one and IMO it's just there to hold the tailgate up, not to assist it. You don't really need assistance lifting it.

POST 3Original post

Good question My C2.2 Aero doesn't always open properly. I press the switch and it unlocks but doesn't lift enough and then relocks before you have chance to lift the lid. I end up doing a funny dance of pressing the button and lunging to lift the lid It does stay up however when you lift it. I have cleaned the lock etc with little effect. I also assume slightly worn struts.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Have you tried tweaking the rubber bump stops at either corner? Try a quarter turn anti-clockwise at a time. Be careful no to go too far or the latch won't release at all. Mine stays unlocked no problem but seems to require more effort than expected to open it fully

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I did a little, perhaps not enough. I will give them another tweak.

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