Rear Hatch Opening Fix
08-15-2006 | 08:38 PM
#81
Originally Posted by Ed 718
^^ 3 pennies on both sides may be too much pressure and may dent your latch so check it to make sure....
08-16-2006 | 12:34 AM
#83
Thanks!
I think the worst things about this whole situation is the fact that I brought
the service bulletin to the dealership about the latch and they said they would take care of it under warranty, and then I get my final bill as they replaced the tranny window greese, and new seat covers, etc. Well they said it was fixed and they bought the part.
For some reason though it still didnt open on the first click. I had to click, lift up a little and then click again for it to open. So basically speaking, the dealership never fixed the problem and never ordered the part, LIED!!! Got it in writing!. Pretty shady if you ask me. I looked at the springs and they kinda dont look brand new to think about it. I dont think there is anything I can do about it now since im past my warranty date, but thought you should know that DEALERSHIPS are a shady place, but im sure you all know that, unless you know someone or if you like to speak your mind and talk towards upper management to get things done. My girlfriend works for lojack, funny thing about it is if you bought used, some of you on the boards may have had a lo jack already installed, and after you made a purchase, they took it out and put another in. She told me she had one customer that they obviously never told that had 3 lojack sensors in his car from previous owners. They make good money by not disclosing that info.!! My 2 cents, no PUN intended!
Your PENNIE THING WORKED PERFECTLY. YOU ONLY NEED 2 PENNIES ON EACH SIDE! PERFECT!! THANKS A MILLION!!
DESINRZ
P.S. grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier now
the service bulletin to the dealership about the latch and they said they would take care of it under warranty, and then I get my final bill as they replaced the tranny window greese, and new seat covers, etc. Well they said it was fixed and they bought the part.
For some reason though it still didnt open on the first click. I had to click, lift up a little and then click again for it to open. So basically speaking, the dealership never fixed the problem and never ordered the part, LIED!!! Got it in writing!. Pretty shady if you ask me. I looked at the springs and they kinda dont look brand new to think about it. I dont think there is anything I can do about it now since im past my warranty date, but thought you should know that DEALERSHIPS are a shady place, but im sure you all know that, unless you know someone or if you like to speak your mind and talk towards upper management to get things done. My girlfriend works for lojack, funny thing about it is if you bought used, some of you on the boards may have had a lo jack already installed, and after you made a purchase, they took it out and put another in. She told me she had one customer that they obviously never told that had 3 lojack sensors in his car from previous owners. They make good money by not disclosing that info.!! My 2 cents, no PUN intended!
Your PENNIE THING WORKED PERFECTLY. YOU ONLY NEED 2 PENNIES ON EACH SIDE! PERFECT!! THANKS A MILLION!!
DESINRZ
P.S. grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier now
08-16-2006 | 11:32 AM
#84
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 177
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From: Seattle, WA
Pics are no longer displaying but I want to do this mod. I always have to hit my remote 2-3X to get the hatch to open.
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Here is a very simple fix for the rear hatch not opening and it costs just 4 cents....
1. remove the springs on the car you can just twist and pull it to remove them 1 on each side under the hatch.
2. Now that you have them off twist and pull till the top part seperates from the bottom once more
3. Now drop 2 pennies on each one as the picture shows. After the pennies are in you must now push the pieces together till it comes together and then replace the springs back in..
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Here is a very simple fix for the rear hatch not opening and it costs just 4 cents....
1. remove the springs on the car you can just twist and pull it to remove them 1 on each side under the hatch.
2. Now that you have them off twist and pull till the top part seperates from the bottom once more
3. Now drop 2 pennies on each one as the picture shows. After the pennies are in you must now push the pieces together till it comes together and then replace the springs back in..
10-30-2006 | 10:13 AM
#90
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 42
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Just another load of thanks! My dealer said it worked OK for them but it hasn't worked for me for the past 3 years. I was about to post a message asking for a cure but first I searched and came across your pics. Inserted my 4 pennies this morning in 5 mins and all is great once again! 
10-30-2006 | 04:01 PM
#91
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 8,830
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From: PRODUCT OF BROOKLYN 718 USA
Wow after 2 yrs this thread still helps many.......glad it helped you guys now you can paypal me the fees of what the Stealership would and don't forget to add 3% paypal fees.....
Guys on the second page and post 40 is the pics of the mod since I deleted mine 1 yr ago...
Guys on the second page and post 40 is the pics of the mod since I deleted mine 1 yr ago...
11-03-2006 | 03:02 PM
#92
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 9
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From: Canada
Thank-you Ed 718. I just ordered two springs this morning (75.82 + tax). Then I found this thread looking for the TSB. Just cancelled the order. My fuel filler cap hasn't opened properly either. Especially when it gets cold. My dealer said it needed oiling. Can you believe the ignorance of some of these guys. Ordered the replacement parts (just a couple bucks). Easy fix. Thanks again.
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12-08-2006 | 12:03 PM
#98
just found this today... have been dealing with the hatch problem for about a year and just figured that it would cost about $50 from the stealership so I passed, just did it at lunch... you rock!!
