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My hatch isn't closing. I tried moving the latch part the middle clockwise to align with the piece it connects to. Now it can't get it to move at all in either direction. Anyone else have this problem. How can I correct it?
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We used to stick a screwdriver in the hole and pull it down. Just a guess. -
Judging by the pic, it is locked. Unlock it and do like stevewl1164 said and use a screwdriver.http://www.cardomain.com/id/hawkdoc60
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That's what I tried doing already, seem it doesn't want to budge.Originally posted by stevewl1164 View PostComment
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I tried using a screwdriver in locked and unlocked mode. It still doesn't want to budge. I'll try again right now though.Originally posted by hawkdoc60 View PostComment
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It looks like it is locked because of the lever on the right is in the locked position. If it still does not work, I'm not sure what else to suggest.http://www.cardomain.com/id/hawkdoc60
01 Chevy Impala 9C1 police package "Unnamed yet". 154K
88 LX 5 speed "Silver PHOENIX" Currently being rebuilt inside and out. 400K
88 L 4 speed "Cherry Bomb" saved from the car crusher just in time. 186K
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wd40!!! and a screwdriver....if that doesn't work i would suggest a few new words LOL
Also, try it squeezing the handle used to open the gate...if it is unlocked...try unlocking the lock with the key too.Comment
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It just dawned on me that the linkage between the handle and the latch may have become disconnected. If you still can't get it to open, you may want to check that.http://www.cardomain.com/id/hawkdoc60
01 Chevy Impala 9C1 police package "Unnamed yet". 154K
88 LX 5 speed "Silver PHOENIX" Currently being rebuilt inside and out. 400K
88 L 4 speed "Cherry Bomb" saved from the car crusher just in time. 186K
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Looks to me like the latch is closed, the arm that holds the striker when the hatch is closed is rolled over. If you try to slam the hatch shut when the latch is in the closed position it can jam (and ruin) the latch.
You should stick the screwdriver in the latch (just like the striker would fit in it) and pull it open WHILE you pull up on the outer handle.
Of course this won't work with it in the locked position as has already been mentioned.
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That latch seems to be bent and twisted a little,that might be your problem!Renegade-Midwest Festiva Inc.Illinois Chapter
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thats what I was thinking too. Probably from slamming it down while the latch was closed.Originally posted by elcamino1 View Post"FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
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Terry I have another latch if you need it. Let me know.Comment
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could be similar to the hatch not opening issues ive had with both of my festivas. once and only once they both for some reason would not open even though it appeared to be fuctioning right. luckly mine was closed and a forceful leg from the inside on the hatch seemed to be the trick. but as mentioned it does seem bent.
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Did you ever get it to open?http://www.cardomain.com/id/hawkdoc60
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Thanks BrianOriginally posted by 25Horseplay View Post
I managed to get the latch to turn enough so I could close it. I was able to shut the hatch but it wasn't shut all the way because I could hear it knocking when I drove. I'm going to look into it today/tommorrow. I'll try some WD40 to loosen things up a little bit.Comment
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