Back hatch no longer pops up
06-13-2006, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by IcemanG17
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I also found on mine that the 1 amp fuse #26 was blown...so the hatch would open IF you held the release UP.....if you quickly pulled it, it would only cycle a little bit...not enough to release the hatch...I guess the 1amp fuse controls the timer-relay? Replaced it and all is good now!
I also found on mine that the 1 amp fuse #26 was blown...so the hatch would open IF you held the release UP.....if you quickly pulled it, it would only cycle a little bit...not enough to release the hatch...I guess the 1amp fuse controls the timer-relay? Replaced it and all is good now!
Any ideas why I shouild?
06-15-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bertrand Daoust
Remote rear hatch release failure is a common problem. If you hear the motor turning but the hatch does not release, you may have an alignment problem. Most commonly, the release arm will not push the upper hatch release far enought. The easiest solution is to place a small shim under the forward end of the upper lock, altering the angle at which the upper hatch rests when closed. You can try with a 1/16" shim. I had to put a 1/8" shim on mine to fixed the problem. 
I took this advice in the 928 international catalog (page 48).
Good luck.
Bertrand - Cobalt Blue 1991 S4.
I took this advice in the 928 international catalog (page 48).Good luck.
Bertrand - Cobalt Blue 1991 S4.
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Au plaisir de se croiser sur nos belles routes de Gatineau
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06-15-2006, 09:55 PM
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I fought the non-auto-opening hatch lock for several years and tried every trick known to Rennkind...to no avail. Then I finally broke down and bought a new hatch part (with NEW plastic rather than the old broken stuff) and the hatch opened the very first time and every time since...like it was designed to. Little over $100....not sure it was worth it but I did it anyway.
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06-16-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy V
Funny thing - that same 1 amp fuse had blown on my car, but the remote hatch switch works just fine. I haven't replaced that fuse.
Any ideas why I shouild?
Any ideas why I shouild?
Does your hatch cycle completely with only a quick pull of the release? Apparently the 1 amp fuse controls a relay (??) that times the hatch release cycle....when the fuse is blow the motor will only cycle when you hold the release "up" At least thats how it was in my car? G-mans 84 had the same problem too? Different fuse on those though!
06-16-2006, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by IcemanG17
Randy
Does your hatch cycle completely with only a quick pull of the release? Apparently the 1 amp fuse controls a relay (??) that times the hatch release cycle....when the fuse is blow the motor will only cycle when you hold the release "up" At least thats how it was in my car? G-mans 84 had the same problem too? Different fuse on those though!
Does your hatch cycle completely with only a quick pull of the release? Apparently the 1 amp fuse controls a relay (??) that times the hatch release cycle....when the fuse is blow the motor will only cycle when you hold the release "up" At least thats how it was in my car? G-mans 84 had the same problem too? Different fuse on those though!
Yep, that seems to explain it.
My hatch motor runs when only (and as long as) I pull up on the switch.
06-16-2006, 02:13 PM
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Bingo!!!! Replace #26 1 amp fuse and your set.....if your gonna be at SATL I have a whole box of them (I think I had to buy 10 or something)....I'll give ya one!
06-16-2006, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the kind offer, but I won't be making it to SATL this year. Perhaps you could toss one in an envelope and mail it to me? I'll PM you my address if you wouldn't mind doing that. Thanks.
06-18-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy V
Thanks for the kind offer, but I won't be making it to SATL this year. Perhaps you could toss one in an envelope and mail it to me? I'll PM you my address if you wouldn't mind doing that. Thanks.
06-21-2006, 12:18 AM
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Bertrand et al:
Just wanted to say thanks. I shimmed the hatch catch tonight and now the hatch pops up quite nicely. Even some room for me to get my fingers in to lift it up.
Peace,
Tim
Just wanted to say thanks. I shimmed the hatch catch tonight and now the hatch pops up quite nicely. Even some room for me to get my fingers in to lift it up.
Peace,
Tim
06-21-2006, 12:58 AM
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Can people provide pictures of the shim you made? The one picture is nice but I am finding it difficult to understand the "design" shape/size/style for the shim. I am probably over thinking this issue but I would appreciate any additional photos anyone might have.
Those links are great by the way!
TIA!!
Those links are great by the way!
TIA!!
07-31-2006, 07:07 PM
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Rigged mine to work w/shims etc. that lasted 6 months and sometimes it opened, sometimes it didn't. Got the part last week #928 51205520 from 928 int. Popped it in in 10 minutes, also got a few spare 1 A fuses. The latch works perfect w/no shim rigging etc. How I should have done it in the first place. The hatch and other interior lights finally worked as they are designed to as well.
