That's the normal way.
Not-so-automatic latch
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Not-so-automatic latch
Supposedly the coupe hatch should latch automatically once it starts to pull itself down. I find I have to pull it down with at least some force for this to happen. Is this normal?
Le Mans Master
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From: Bluffton, SC
If your windows and doors are closed, it will take some force to enage the electric pull down. There is a grab handle under the hatch that makes it easier to flip the hatch lid down.
If a window or door is open, the hatch lid will drop and close easily.
If a window or door is open, the hatch lid will drop and close easily.
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by lehew
That's normal. If you close it gently, it doesn't catch. If you close it hard, it closes immediately. Somewhere in between and it will catch and pull down the rest of the way.
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Mine acts the same way. I heard from one member who was invited to the, for the lack of a better phrase, the "warranty get together" for owners and GM put a new style latch on that worked much better. GM is aware of the problem, but I guess we all have to just deal with it. It is very inconsistent at best.
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Originally Posted by StanNH
If your windows and doors are closed, it will take some force to enage the electric pull down. There is a grab handle under the hatch that makes it easier to flip the hatch lid down.
If a window or door is open, the hatch lid will drop and close easily.
If a window or door is open, the hatch lid will drop and close easily.
