Whow, My C5 Won't..
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Racer
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Whow, My C5 Won't..
Whow, Mt C5 Won't open it's hatch....!!! HELPS PLEASE!!
Hi All,
I've been a member since 2002, I read the forums alot, but almost never post...Here is my probem,
I have a C5 2002 A4 with only 2700 miles, I drove it today and I habe 2 problems...
1. The hatch will not open!! It won't open when I push the remote switch on my kay chain nor when I push the button on the consol. I know for a fact that there is nothing stuck in the grooves.
How exensvive is the fix? What is the fix? I have tried to push up on the hatch form the inside...
2. The da ..m glove box won't close....I have played with the switch but to no availl...
Please help!!
Also, whre should I take it ot get it fix...if need be .. in Houston, Tx
Thanks ALL!!!!!!
Joe
Hi All,
I've been a member since 2002, I read the forums alot, but almost never post...Here is my probem,
I have a C5 2002 A4 with only 2700 miles, I drove it today and I habe 2 problems...
1. The hatch will not open!! It won't open when I push the remote switch on my kay chain nor when I push the button on the consol. I know for a fact that there is nothing stuck in the grooves.
How exensvive is the fix? What is the fix? I have tried to push up on the hatch form the inside...
2. The da ..m glove box won't close....I have played with the switch but to no availl...
Please help!!
Also, whre should I take it ot get it fix...if need be .. in Houston, Tx
Thanks ALL!!!!!!
Joe
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Did you make sure your glove box latch didn't accidentally get pushed into the closed position? When that happens the glove box door just bounces off the striker plate until the latch is opened and can engage the striker properly.
As for the rear compartment lid check Fuse #26, Fuse #32 and Relay 39 in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block. On the right hand B pillar check Ground 302 and Splice Pack 302.
Bill
As for the rear compartment lid check Fuse #26, Fuse #32 and Relay 39 in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block. On the right hand B pillar check Ground 302 and Splice Pack 302.
Bill
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Each latch has a small cable extending out of it, you should be able to pull the cables to manuall release the latches and and push the hatch open.
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Racer
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Drifting
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Also, try pushing down on your hatch (maybe 30 pounds of pressure) and then hit the hatch button.
Just to support what Bill mentioned about the glovebox, that happens to mine several times a year. I just have to grab the outside handle and pull on it (as if the glovebox was closed and I'm trying to open it). Sometimes, as Bill already stated, the little catch piece gets closed prematurely and won't latch on to the clasp. Very easy fix. Takes 5 seconds.
Just to support what Bill mentioned about the glovebox, that happens to mine several times a year. I just have to grab the outside handle and pull on it (as if the glovebox was closed and I'm trying to open it). Sometimes, as Bill already stated, the little catch piece gets closed prematurely and won't latch on to the clasp. Very easy fix. Takes 5 seconds.
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You should try opening the hatch with the cables in the back to see if maybe its just stuck. The cables are really thin wound steel with small metal ends. They are all the way in the back on each side. I think its easier to find them if you take off the storage compartment lids. Once you pull them you can manually push the hatch up.
