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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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hatch release going crazy!
i hit the button it goes up but then pulls it right back down! any suggestions?
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Re: hatch release going crazy!
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i hit the button it goes up but then pulls it right back down! any suggestions?
Rear suport struts for the hatch may be shot. Not enough support to pull the hatch up.
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Old Feb 6, 2025 | 12:55 AM
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Re: hatch release going crazy!
Having the same problem. Long shot but what was the fix?
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Old Feb 6, 2025 | 10:49 AM
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Re: hatch release going crazy!
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Having the same problem. Long shot but what was the fix?
Post #2 most likely.



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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 06:16 PM
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Re: hatch release going crazy!
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Having the same problem. Long shot but what was the fix?

the struts push the hatch up slightly once released.. but if bad, the hatch weight is on the assembly and reverses / pulls it right back down..
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