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!!!

 

You mean the door? Both doors? You tried to lock with the key?

 

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.

 

don't slam it,inspect it and see whats keeping the door from locking

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Make sure that the lever isnt stuck in the
up position. If it gets stuck in the up position
the glass will not latch to the tailgate part of
the hatch.

 

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.

Mike

 

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

 

d15dude which lever are you referring to?

 

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

 

Its a stupid mistake but thats were I would look
first. Hapend to me and I messed with it for 15
minutes before I figured it out.