Hood won't stay open.

[Oh Randi]

This is pretty frustrating, seeing as I have to jump my car 2 or 3 times a day. The thing that's supposed to hold it open is leaking nastiness. Anyone know what this part is called? it doesn't seem fixable so I suppose a new one is in order. To add to my list of current problems.. ahhhhh VW's.

[macdave]

It is a gas strut, They are around $20

[schen72]

The bigger question is why do you have to jump the car 2-3 times a day?

[Oh Randi]

something's draining my battery and the shop couldn't find it. Battery and alternator are fine. It's definitely a drain.

[turbokid]

Originally Posted by Oh Randi

something's draining my battery and the shop couldn't find it. Battery and alternator are fine. It's definitely a drain.

Here's a tip. To troubleshoot a power drain is simple if you have the right tools. You check with someone that's got a Volt/Ohm/Amp Meter. Disconnect the positive battery terminal. Switch the meter to DC amps. Take the red meter lead to the red battery cable (positive). Take the black meter lead to the positive battery terminal. Now measure the amperage on the battery. Make note of it. Now the fun part. Start pulling fuses one at a time while one watches the amp meter. When it drops to around 0.03 look no further. It could be a multitude of things from electric solenoids to stereo amplifiers. By isolating the circuit gives you a solid place to start looking deeper.

Good luck.