Help!! hatch problem
02-13-2003, 08:24 AM
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Help!! hatch problem
I just picked up my EG today because I had it painted yellow. When I got home I discovered that my hatch isn't locking up. Any idea what's wrong with it? It was functioning perfectly when I left it in the shop. They didn't remove the hatch or anything. Is there a lock that they might have turned that it made it not to lock? Help please!!!
02-13-2003, 08:32 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (eg_ko_2)
I just picked up my EG today because I had it painted yellow. When I got home I discovered that my hatch isn't locking up. Any idea what's wrong with it? It was functioning perfectly when I left it in the shop. They didn't remove the hatch or anything. Is there a lock that they might have turned that it made it not to lock? Help please!!!
02-13-2003, 08:36 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (2 B 4GO10)
the glass hatch is the one which is not locking up. eventhough i slam it still wouldn't lock. what i perfect way to enjoy my first day of having a new paint job.
02-13-2003, 08:47 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (Wong Wonder)
yah thats what i'm going to do when i get home. i called the shop and they said they'll check on it this saturday. i'll make sure they pay the damage if broke something. thanks.
02-13-2003, 08:57 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (eg_ko_2)
Just for kicks, take a look at the latching mechanism and see if it's in the open position or you could even pull the release lever inside (next to the gas door release) a few times. It sounds like it's either not open or it isn't hooking over when the glass is shut. Might also be a little gummed up (wd-40?). Just some suggestions.
Good Luck and enjoy the new paint.
G
Good Luck and enjoy the new paint.
G
02-13-2003, 09:01 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (g_man80)
Mine does that too b/c the former owner dented the hatch by backing into something.
Try getting the glass to close onto the tailgate and then pushing in the tailgate to close it. Always works for me
Try getting the glass to close onto the tailgate and then pushing in the tailgate to close it. Always works for me
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02-13-2003, 09:06 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (White Lightnin)
thanks for the suggestion guys. i just got my car 2 weeks ago that's why i'm still not familiar with it. i'll post some pictures when i get my project done.
02-13-2003, 09:18 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (g_man80)
you could even pull the release lever inside (next to the gas door release) a few times.
up position. If it gets stuck in the up position
the glass will not latch to the tailgate part of
the hatch.
02-13-2003, 09:51 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (eg_ko_2)
Make sure everything is aligned properly. Both upper and lower hatches have a range of adjustment on the hinge bolts. loosen them slightly to move them around.
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02-13-2003, 10:27 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (92sleepR)
What d15dude said I bet it's that, I can't beleive on hard I slammed my CRX trunk before I finally thought of this, it happens all the time 
02-13-2003, 11:34 AM
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Re: Help!! hatch problem (PatEJ6)
The lever that you can pull up to open the trunk, right next to the one for the gas tank door, on the floor by your feet
first. Hapend to me and I messed with it for 15
minutes before I figured it out.
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