So my reversing switch is bad and I can't find a new one. I read some old threads were people said they unplugged their motor, put it in the lowered position and simply shut the hood and they drive like that.
Probably is, I can only get the hood to latch in the up position. In the lower position, when I bolt it up, it won't catch. It's almost like it's too low. Is there any trick to this? I can't seem to get the motor to stay in between. It's either one or the other.

 

I'm assuming your talking about the rear hatch and not about the hood?

 

Yes. The rear hatch.