2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse support lift issue

2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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KANAKANAKA77
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So I've been looking everywhere online but can't seem to find it.
How do the support lifts that hold up my rear hood work?

Why do they stop functioning?

Can they be fixed, or is it just another money maker for the manufacturer?
Feb 12, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

These are gas operated rams, they can be re filled, they do fail often.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 13, 2010 at 4:02 AM
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KANAKANAKA77
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Thanks for the response! Is this something I could do myself or would it be cheaper to just buy new support lifts?
Feb 13, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, to get them re gassed there is a special charging rig, just as easy to fit new.

mark
Feb 13, 2010 at 3:26 PM
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