Most of the time, these problems are dangerous because they change something about the car while it\u2019s in motion. Sometimes, however, a problem with a vehicle can make it dangerous even when it\u2019s parked<\/a>.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Wrong With This Mercedes?<\/p>\n In a video with over 3.4 million views, TikTok user Jay Garsy (@jaygarsy) showcases a peculiar problem with a Mercedes-Benz CLS, likely circa 2012\u20132014.<\/p>\n \u201cCustomer states boot tries to [take me out] every time I open it,\u201d he starts.<\/p>\n From there, he hits the trunk<\/a> opening button on the car\u2019s fob. Initially, everything seems OK\u2014the car\u2019s trunk<\/a> opens slowly. After a second, however, the problem shows itself. The car\u2019s trunk slams closed by itself.<\/p>\n \u201cWow,\u201d someone off-screen can be heard saying. Garsy himself responds with an audible laugh and an expletive.<\/p>\n Is This Normal?<\/p>\n Naturally, this is not the expected behavior of any vehicle, Mercedes-Benz<\/a> or otherwise. That said, there are some known issues with the power trunk on this generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS vehicles.<\/p>\n For example, one repair guide<\/a> for the C218 states that wiring near the left trunk hinge is a common failure point. Problems with this wiring, the site says, can cause the trunk to open partially, stop, or reverse direction unexpectedly. This can be fixed by looking through the wiring for any breaks, faults, or damaged sections. From there, new wiring can be installed.<\/p>\n There are other possible issues that could lead to the emergence of this problem. For example, this generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS vehicles had a travel sensor<\/a> on their trunks. This allowed the control system to know where the trunk lid was and which direction it was moving.\u00a0<\/p>\n If the sensor is broken, has an intermittent connection, or is relaying corrupted information, it could cause the module to behave as though the trunk has reached a condition requiring it to stop or reverse.<\/p>\n Lastly, it could simply be the car\u2019s struts. These hold the trunk up after it has opened. The struts can be replaced with relative ease and at a fairly low cost. It should be noted, however, that this model appears to have<\/a> a more complicated trunk mechanism that involves an extension\/draw spring rather than simply gas struts.<\/p>\n
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