Does anybody know if it is possible to upgrade the 96 rear hatch lock mechanism to a 98+? If so, anybody know the parts needed?

 

i wanna know too

 

The 98+ Integra hatch lock has a defect. Numerous people's hatch switches stop working. The only way to open the hatch is with the key. I dont reccomend switching.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by absolutgsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anybody know if it is possible to upgrade the 96 rear hatch lock mechanism to a 98+? If so, anybody know the parts needed? &lt;IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0"&gt; </TD></TR></TABLE>

wait.. are we talkin civic or integra?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 98+ Integra hatch lock has a defect. Numerous people's hatch switches stop working. The only way to open the hatch is with the key. I dont reccomend switching.</TD></TR></TABLE>

X2. My hatch lock gets stuck ever so often + sometimes I have to use the key to open the trunk

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MugenDC4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">X2. My hatch lock gets stuck ever so often + sometimes I have to use the key to open the trunk</TD></TR></TABLE>

my latch is kinda fucked too, does dealer fix this **** or out of my own pocket?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rtistik. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my latch is kinda fucked too, does dealer fix this **** or out of my own pocket?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I doubt they will fix it for free because its not a hazardous issue.

 

Yeah, stupid hatch lock on 98+ breaks.

 

I would llike to know the answer to the original question also..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98 Spec R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 98+ Integra hatch lock has a defect. Numerous people's hatch switches stop working. The only way to open the hatch is with the key. I dont reccomend switching.</TD></TR></TABLE>

exact problem i been having with my 01, but i've gotten used to it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MugenDC4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I doubt they will fix it for free because its not a hazardous issue.</TD></TR></TABLE>

well the latch wont even let the trunk close after i open it sometimes..and once i closed it, got in the car, drove a block and next thing you know it pops open a little and the "hatch open" light turned on

 

yeah i bought my 99 gsr used, and when i got it, it didn't even have a hatch release lever on the drivers side. just has a big lever for the gas door release taking up the whole space where the hatch release lever is supposed to be. i have to get out and use my key if i wanna pop the hatch

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rtistik. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the latch wont even let the trunk close after i open it sometimes..and once i closed it, got in the car, drove a block and next thing you know it pops open a little and the "hatch open" light turned on</TD></TR></TABLE>

hm.... You could try calling the dealer and ask. I know for sure if it was a seat belt issue they would have to fix it for free by law. I have the same prob as you though, everytime I have to flick the hatch switch back and if i don't, the trunk won't lock.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by numotive &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i bought my 99 gsr used, and when i got it, it didn't even have a hatch release lever on the drivers side. just has a big lever for the gas door release taking up the whole space where the hatch release lever is supposed to be. i have to get out and use my key if i wanna pop the hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>


from 98+ all the manual lever were removed from the DCs.

 

just dont make the like they used to.

 

mine is exactly the same. i don't have a latch to open it from inside, i have to get out and open it with a key. and that is very annoying.

 

Any fixes?

 

YEah I wonder how hard a retro fit latch popper would be...My latch is "broken" I have to turn and hold the key turned and flip the little handle its a PITA b/c I have to sit all my **** down before I can open it

 

i thought it was normal until i a friend of mine opened his hatch without the key.

 

sorry to bring this back from the dead but im wondering about an answer to the original question