FromTheFireIRise

I have to press the button countless times to open sometimes it opens first time sometiems i have to push it then go move it up a little then press agian to open anyone know whats wrong??? thanks

ErikElvis

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The release spring is just weak. You can add a piggyback spring to it. I think its on installuniversity.com or org or whatever

badazz99ta

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how long have you owned the car. when my buddy first got his '00 ss, he had the hardest time getting the hatch opened. he would try like 3 or 4 times, then i would take it and it would open right up. so if its new to you, you might not be used to it yet. but if you've had it for a while, then i would try the spring mod at installuniversity.com

FromTheFireIRise

ive had it like 8months its a 99, thanks guys

johnnybravo

How close are you to the car when you press the remote button? Your remote battery might be getting weak, and it won't work so well at distance.

I suggest putting in a new remote battery.

Then, press and hold the hatch button for several seconds, giving the solenoid time to work.

If this doesn't work, then the piggyback spring mod will probably be the way to go.

snake charmer

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the hatch is a common problem among most fbody owners . my ride is the same way just never got around to doing the install trick to it .

7901 WS6

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I usually dont let it lift itself. I use the key or keep my hand under the spoiler and press the button on the remote and assist to come up. When its really cold out the is when its the hardest. On a hot summer day one push oh the button, opens right up.

Ever leave your hood up for a long time like at a show. and you close it its really tough to pull. I think the hydrolic openers stick which could be happening to the hatch when down for along time..

SparkyJJO

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I have the opposite issue, mine doesn't like latching. Though I noticed it is more because of the air movement pushing against the hatch than anything, if I have a window or door open it closes and latches easily. Just have to remember to firmly close it, forgot to when I first got the car and on the way home every time I hit a bump the dome light would flicker. D'oh!

turbopaez

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Hmmm go info on the spring.

waiting2bl33d

go buy a new spring at lowes mine fit really tight and was hard to get on but after i got it on i haven't had a problem.

RooRnZ28

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it always takes me at least 2 pushes to open the hatch, regardless if i use the remote or the hatch button.

sundaydriver

Do the fix!
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ease_fix_2.htm

Luder[PAK9]

Though my laziness has so far stopped me from doing the fix, I'm sorely tempted just so I can be able to launch satellites on the back of my hatch.

Jeresous

I did the fix today after reading this post, cost me about $3 for the spring at Home Depot. Was cake, took less then 5 minutes with no tools.

kevinm2112

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Did the spring fix last night, good as new!!!

djfury05

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the spring will work 1000% guarantee.. don't be lazy like some of the other posters here, it takes merely 2 seconds.. pull the carpet back, bend the ends of the 5/8 2.5" spring, and put each end piggybacked on the original spring.. WALA WORKITH

sbmracer

or u could jus put a zip tie around the spring and thru the litle hole to the rite and wrap it around and u can pull it as tight as u want to get the exact tension u want. releases every time

brapril714

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Finally did the spring mod today. Why the hell did I not do this sooner.

SSquid

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just unscrew the bump stops a bit so it pushes harder

cool whip

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Ditto. I'm always right there with the key fob hitting the button since I never leave the keys in it.