careful1

I can lift the hatch up with little resistance after it is closed . Something isn't locking the latch into place. Are there any parts that wear out normally that
won't allow the latch to hold?

zefke

I have the same problem with my 1984 latch.

It looks like the white plastic lever in the hatch itself wears a little and becomes rounded ad the edge.

I'm not sure if the white plastic lever is available as a spare part?

I was wondering if one could take off the rounding with a file and make the edge sharp again, after adjusting the lock position it might lock again properly! Anybody experience with this?

Porsche greetings
Paul

CatoBT

Paul,

I did exactly what you decribe, and it worked fine!

Rgds
Cato

Tails

You can buy a spare insert from Roger at www.928srus.com and also from Hooked on Cars, both are site sponsors. A new insert will improve the latching mechanism, if the male latch is adjusted properly correctly.

There are also numerous ways to get it to latch correctly by adding zip ties to inserting shims at the rear of the insert.

There is numerous descriptions on how to adjust this latching mechanism to get the hatch to close correctly and open remotely.

It is imperative that you adjust the male latch correctly as they can be put under to great a sheer stress that will fracture the latch.

I have presonally written numerous threads on this, so check my previous post.

Don't forget the the "search function" is your best friend.

Tails 1990 928S4 Auto

Jerry Feather

I doubt that the white plastic latch in the male part of the latch assembly, the part on the hatch itself, is worn enough to cause the problem you are having.
Someone else suggested the insert in the latch Receiver might be the problem. The answer to your question is that yes, there is a part that wears out, breaks up and/or simply goes away entirely that will cause the problem you are having, and that is the insert or liner that should be in the latch receiver. The latch receiver in the part of the assembly that is mounted to the car and is the female side of the latch. One main purpose of the liner in the receiver is to take up space so that it holds the male latch firmly foreward so the white plastic latch will stay engaged in the receiver.

Aside from the two others mentioned, I have a latch receiver insert/liner that I make to replace the broken or lost liner. Mine is formed from ABS Plastic and is somewhat different from the original looking items the others offer. Mine I make myself and do not have to import them, if that is of any value to you. Mine are $40 plus $5 for shipping.

Post a picture of your latch RECEIVER and I will be able to tell better if the liner is your problem.

Jerry Feather
ReDESIGN by Feather

joe_951Turbo

Does the hatch on the 928 work like the 951? That once you hit the button, the entire hatch springs up? I have to manually unlock the 928 to get mine up due to the worn out white latch.

careful1

Thanks Jerry, I will get a pic . I'll bet you are right . How do I order your part ? Thanks, Doug.

Jerry Feather

Send me a PM with your mailing address and I will tell how to pay. Jerry

Jerry Feather

In the 928 the shock struts are not powerful enough to lift the hatch, just hold it up when it is lifted manually. There is a spring loaded pusher inside the latch receiver that will push it up an inch or so when the latch is released either by the use of the key or by the remote release, if you car has that (84 and later). Then you have to lift the hatch yourself. If yours is not pushing up that inch or so it might be that the spring in the pusher is broken. If so, let me know because I have some spares.

Jerrry Feather

ROG100

It is far better to use an exact replica of the original insert as sold by 928sRus and Hookedoncars. I have had to replace a number of the ABS modified inserts already for my customers.
A lot cheaper as well at $28.50.

ROG100

Contary to what has been said the upper hatch latch is liable to wear and easily replaced for about $12.
As long as the male part of the upper latch is not cracked on the edges - if it is it needs replacing.

Jerry Feather

[QUOTEI have had to replace a number of the ABS modified inserts already for my customers.[/QUOTE]

I challenge that statement, Roger. You may have replaced some of them because their owners preferred yours that looks more like the original, but not because you "HAD" to, as you suggest. Not one person of the very many who bought one of my ABS formed receiver liners has made even a peep about a problem with it.

I also noticed that of the three free ones I shipped to you and Sean for evaluation, not only did I not get an evaluation, I didn't even get thanked for them, even the ones that you gave away or sold, and, more importantly, I didn't get any one of them back with any complaint.

Jerry Feather

jpitman2

To add a little to this, some remote releases fail due to a small bush in the linkage from the motor failing and breaking up. I have some replacements for these in alloy or brass if anybody needs one. Postage cost only. Needs a little ability to fit a screw and washer to retain the link afterwards.
jp 83 Euro S AT 52k

Landseer

DFW, no soup for you!

jeff spahn

Well I didn't want to bring it up but in Roger's defense I was one of them who "had" to replace the formed piece with a factory piece. Not saying Jerry's design was the problem but when I took out the ABS piece and put in the factory piece the hatch worked perfectly.
The hatches are finicky and the installment of the factory designed piece was my car's answer.