2002 LE Trunk Hatch won't seal or lock when keys in ignition

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bigdog
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2002 LE Trunk Hatch won't seal or lock when keys in ignition

Postby bigdog » Fri May 08, 2009 7:44 am

Thanks in advance for helping this Noob out.....

The rear hatch and doors will lock when the keys are out of the ignition, but you can pull the hatch up about 1 inch. So when I'm in the car driving, and try to lock the doors, they keep auto un-locking. Also when I accelerate, or go up a hill that allows the hatch to move that 1 inch, the door light flashes on and off.

When I carfaxed the car before I bought it, it said it was in a minor rear end accident, but drove off the scene. I assumed no big deal, but maybe the latch, or hook wasn't installed correct after the fix?

Any suggestions on what to do or replace in a DIY fashion?

Thanks again.


bigdog
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Postby bigdog » Mon May 11, 2009 6:52 am

Determined the issue, the hook the trunk lid attaches to was slightly too far back, by loosening the screws and playing with the hook I was able to move it forward ever so slightly and re-tighten so that the latch makes more contact and is able to fully close and most importanly, lock while I am driving.


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