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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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I have to press my hatch release once, wait a second, and then press it again to be able to open it. When I press it the first time, it pops the hatch. Second time, it actually lets me raise it up. Is this normal? If not, what do you think the problem is?
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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mine did that as well. its caused by the spring not strong enough (not enough tension) from getting worn out. easily fixed by using a stronger spring or just piggy-backing the stock spring with another spring behind it
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Adjust the rubber bump stops up to keep a little pressure on the hatch
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Like Armageddon said, u can do that also
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
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Explains it all. Gl
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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thanks a lot for the info guys! I am on my way to home depot now, easy fix. Thanks again.

Damien
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