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Old Dec 11, 2025 | 12:24 PM
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I have a 04’ Corvette and recently I’ve had issues opening my hatch. It pops up but can’t open it unless I pop it while lifting any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Tuffy94
I have a 04’ Corvette and recently I’ve had issues opening my hatch. It pops up but can’t open it unless I pop it while lifting any suggestions?
Do you mean lift immedately after it pops?, you can't do both.....unless you are inside the car pushing up.
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Lube the latch.
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Lube the latch.
what lube would you use?
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Originally Posted by Tuffy94
what lube would you use?
Spray on white lithium grease, same thing I use for door hinges and a number of other lubrication needs.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/B-laster-...T&athbdg=L1600
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