WADR, because you are a known expert on this, I don't think so.

I believe that the two work together. The one vacuum element retracts the handle, and then the closer does its thing. I don't think it will close assist if the handle is not retacted. This element also operates the trunk lock.

Once I got the handle retraction working, the close assist started working as well.

Sounds like this is a different problem, purely in the close assist function.

BTW, the close assist pump is behind the liner on the left side of the trunk.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
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