[blackSOHC]

Hi everyone,
I tried searching for this issue, but came up with nothing...
I just noticed that my power tailgate closes quite harshly with a big thunk as if someone slams it down the last inch or two at the end. The tailgate used to close very nicely with a 'soft-close' as it engages the latch. Has anyone else experienced this, and is there a fix? Could this indicate a failed tailgate strut? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[ibuyufo]

Sounds like your tail gate struts are getting weak. One day when you open it, it'll just fall on you.

 

[New Dad New Van]

Here is the copy of the TSB for the 2005 model year FWIW: http://techinfo.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A10-014.PDF