Hey people tricky scenerio for ya.. i have a 88 formula I recently replaced my factory hatch with the crappy foam/rubber spoiler with one from a 91 formula and when closed the hatch motor makes a .. i want to say clicking and intermidate humming sound(like when closing) i was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what could be wrong? the new hatch seems lighter could this be a problem? i would like some input before i go replacing the hatch motor..anyone have this problem? thanks Tim

 

is it pulling it all the way down to the same spot it pulled it down before u swapped spoilers?

 

yes it is..it seems to get a nice tight seal..

 

is it possibly trying to pul the hatch down to far? I know its a pain, but so is having to replace the assembly if it breaks. you might want to readjust it so that it wont completely close, and see if it still makes the noise. if the noise is gone you know that it was adjusted down to far. slowly adjust it a bit at a time untill you get a good seal but it is not putting to much strain onthe moter and its housing.

I found this out the hard way. dont want you to have to if it is your issue as well.

 

Ot may be what I fear damaged mine. Check the switch that is supposed to shut off the motor when it reaches the end of travel.

 

i just replaced my entire assembly of the pull down motor, ive never had a working one ever since i bought the car 2 years ago, but it makes a moaning sound the entire time its pulling down, i dont think that is anything out of the ordinary, doesnt seem to be trying to pull down too much, not sure about the clicking though, does it click the whole time?