HELP! Latch will not shut now

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Jul 11, 2004 | 05:14 PM

FSUNole17

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HELP! Latch will not shut now

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

Jul 11, 2004 | 05:16 PM

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

Jul 11, 2004 | 06:33 PM

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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??

Jul 11, 2004 | 10:26 PM

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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