simple question?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Clemmons North Carolina
simple question?
How come when I close the rear hatch I have to push it closed and sometimes it clicks and pulls itself closed? I really can't figure this out. My vette is black and I hate to leave fingerprints on it when I have to really push the lid down. Surely there is something I am doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any input.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oklahoma City OK
How come when I close the rear hatch I have to push it closed and sometimes it clicks and pulls itself closed? I really can't figure this out. My vette is black and I hate to leave fingerprints on it when I have to really push the lid down. Surely there is something I am doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any input.
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
You just haven't had enough practice yet to know how much force you have to pull it down with for it to catch.
I've had my 06 C6 for 4 years now and mine will catch about 99 times out of 100.
I've had my 06 C6 for 4 years now and mine will catch about 99 times out of 100.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Bucks Co. / outside Philadelphia PA
How come when I close the rear hatch I have to push it closed and sometimes it clicks and pulls itself closed? I really can't figure this out. My vette is black and I hate to leave fingerprints on it when I have to really push the lid down. Surely there is something I am doing wrong. Thanks in advance for any input.
Curious if anyone has an answer.
Pro
Joined: May 2004
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From: Colorado Springs
Bugs me too. What they should have done is cause the front windows to index down whenever the hatch is opened. That way, when you close the hatch, you aren't fighting air pressure inside the car. Once the hatch is closed and latched, then the windows could index back up again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Bugs me too. What they should have done is cause the front windows to index down whenever the hatch is opened. That way, when you close the hatch, you aren't fighting air pressure inside the car. Once the hatch is closed and latched, then the windows could index back up again.
with window slightly down it's a very easy push down to get it latched properly.... windows up you kind of have to slam it!
Drifting
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From: Los Alamos "The Atomic City" New Mexico
Have you tried adjusting the two (2) black rubber "bumpers" located at the back corners of the hatchback? My '10 GS was exhibiting a similar problem and I fiddled with the bumper on each corner until I was satisfied with the hatch closure.
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