FSUNole17

iTrader: (18)

does anyone know what could be wrong with my latch or latch mechanism? i was working in the back area today and now when i go to shut the hatch, it will go until the ring on the latch hits the release mechanism and it is hitting something that will not move...... does anyone know how to fix this or what it might be?? its just annoying because now my latch wont shut, TIA

98 SNAKE EATER

Sure you don't have the carpet in the way of the latch?

FSUNole17

iTrader: (18)

ya the carpet is outta the way, its hitting somethin metal and seems pretty solid..... someone thought it oculd be the latch mechanism already closed, but i duno how it got that way??

FSUNole17

iTrader: (18)

ok, tried the key and still wouldnt shut...... its not the spring lever either cuz i completely removed the spring and took tension off the spring lever and tried to shut it and it still wouldnt shut, so its the latch mechanism for sure...... any other thoughts?? i dont wanna take it to the dealer and this sure doesnt seem like it should be that hard to fix

FSUNole17

iTrader: (18)

any other ideas?

VIP1

Can you take a picture of the lock mechanism and post it on here?

FSUNole17

iTrader: (18)

ya when i get home from work i will see if i can if i dont get it fixed

Dal1as

I had something similar happen when I was doing the rear hatch spring mod. There was a latch or something that got stuck. Had to unstick it with a screw driver while pressing the trunk release on my remote. Good luck. I remember getting very frustrated.

greysteel_M6

iTrader: (5)

I've been working on this problem for a half hour, pissed. Any suggestions?