Rear hatch fix?
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From: bergen cty. NJ
Rear hatch fix? PSJ had posted a link to a sight for fixing the rear hatch but i cant find it. Anybody else know where it is? It involves using a piggy back spring on the existing spring. Just dont know where the existing spring is. Drivers side, passenger side?
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Originally Posted by DMNSPD
Interesting... I just thought I was the only one whose hatch didn't like to open!
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99 did see a change but the hatch still works
by a spring that is too long/weak/slow.
I'd try it. It only took 5 minutes and the spring
was 75 cents. Sucks where you come out with
a couple cases of beer and the freaking hatch won't
pop or you have a ttop in your hand.
by a spring that is too long/weak/slow.
I'd try it. It only took 5 minutes and the spring
was 75 cents. Sucks where you come out with
a couple cases of beer and the freaking hatch won't
pop or you have a ttop in your hand.
Originally Posted by ARTY99z
Evyl Id be surprised if it didnt work on your car. That would mean that gm used a completely different hatch mechanism than on 99 and up. Not likely but possible
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Launching!
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From: bergen cty. NJ
i think i might have a fix thats easier than the spring and might work on Evils car as well. Time for fix 5 seconds (per side 
). Open hatch look for black body screws made of rubber. Back rubber screws out maybe 2 turns on each side, DONE. Check hatch for opening. Turn out more if needed or back in if too much.
). Open hatch look for black body screws made of rubber. Back rubber screws out maybe 2 turns on each side, DONE. Check hatch for opening. Turn out more if needed or back in if too much.
Originally Posted by ARTY99z
i think i might have a fix thats easier than the spring and might work on Evils car as well. Time for fix 5 seconds (per side ). Open hatch look for black body screws made of rubber. Back rubber screws out maybe 2 turns on each side, DONE. Check hatch for opening. Turn out more if needed or back in if too much.
). Open hatch look for black body screws made of rubber. Back rubber screws out maybe 2 turns on each side, DONE. Check hatch for opening. Turn out more if needed or back in if too much.