2000blkss

It's more of an annoyance than a problem but whenever I use the remote to unlock the rear hatch it would unlock but the hatch would not be fully released. I'd have to keep pushing the button on the remote until the hatch would actually release. Anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix it?

69_YENKO

iTrader: (16)

the same thing is happening to me, i pop it, then pull up on the hatch, then pop it again to open it. It doesnt matter weather its the button inside the car or the remote.

maybe something isnt lined up right, i havnt really looked at it.

2001NBMZ28

Mine does the same thing, there's an easy fix for this on www.installuniversity.com haven't gotten around to trying it yet.

69_YENKO

iTrader: (16)

cool thanks,
it took me a while to find it so heres how to find it
www.installuniversity.com --->install documents --->miscellaneous --->rear hatch release fix 2

mattr228

iTrader: (10)

ive done the fix #2, works like a charm on mine

VIP1

I replaced my spring with a stronger one instead of adding one piggy-back.

HitmanLSX

any details on the spring you used?

VIP1

3/4" x 2.5" spring found at Home Depot

The hatch will be a little harder to close for a while, but you wont have any more problems opening it.

2000blkss

Thanks for the responses. I'll definitely to give it a try.

Cali99SS

iTrader: (1)

I used the same stock spring. I just used some needle nose pliers and wound the latch up the spring about 1 turn. No more problems. Took about 10 minutes to do.

VIP1

That is more difficult to do and the spring could slip back (probably will).
Well, if it worked for you...then Good Luck.

Dal1as

I did the stronger spring and now my hatch release mechanism is all bent up due to it being harder to shut.

69_YENKO

iTrader: (16)

I added a helper spring today and now my hatch pops up no problem. I dont notice it having to be shut any harder than it ever did. Maybe you used to stiff of a spring?


anyways this was a very simple & effective fix!!!

Roarin_8

iTrader: (5)

I also have the same problem with both the T/A and the Z. It's the cold weather. Whenever it was warm out, the hatch would open without a problem. Once it starts to get cold however, gotta pop it twice.

Danny2tek

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the post did it two days ago

VIP1

Glad to be of help.