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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
When we head for Florida during the winter, and pack a bit too much stuff in the trunk, the electric pull down acts kinda like a trash compactor.
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ALS 08
Heard this was a problem in design phase. With windows up hatch would bounce back up when slammed due to air pressure displacement. The electric latch was there solution I believe.
Yup. And I like not having to slam the hatch in order to close it.
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Usually drop mine about 6 to 8 inches above close and it always closes,
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