Rear latch Motor
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I have been working my way through my newly acquired 928 S4 and fixing all the little things that the PO let slip. One of the last issues is my real latch auto release. I was able to get all of my interior lights working correctly which I understand is a prerequisite for this function to operate properly properly but still no dice. I had my son pull the release **** while I watched the motor with the hatch open. The motor does make noise but the is no movement on the linkage either up or down. Could there be a bad gear internally and if so can it be rebuilt? Not looking to spend $300 to replace if I can help it.
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Factory motor is closer to $150.
If it makes noise when the lever is pulled it likely has a stripped gear.
I can't stand that motor so I replaced mine with parts from a VW golf for around $20 and it works way better.
If it makes noise when the lever is pulled it likely has a stripped gear.
I can't stand that motor so I replaced mine with parts from a VW golf for around $20 and it works way better.
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hmm... My motor, gear box and release lever all move, but fail to release the hatch. Yes, I've tried position adjustments when installing the receiver to the body below the hatch. Also tried rebuilding the portion attached to the hatch with a new nylon tongue. Verified that the receiver parts were not terribly worn down. No dice. This goes back several years and have learned to accept that this was the Rube-Goldberg prize winner of the 928 design. Definitely don't spend $300.
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Check the male portion of the latch for cracks.
Were the adjustments that you tried done by moving the motor up and down in the slotted holes? Adjust until the motor labors as it goes over center, then back off just enough to let it move with little labor.
Try shimming the moving tongue down in the receptacle with a piece of plastic from an oil bottle.
Were the adjustments that you tried done by moving the motor up and down in the slotted holes? Adjust until the motor labors as it goes over center, then back off just enough to let it move with little labor.
Try shimming the moving tongue down in the receptacle with a piece of plastic from an oil bottle.
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hmm... My motor, gear box and release lever all move, but fail to release the hatch. Yes, I've tried position adjustments when installing the receiver to the body below the hatch. Also tried rebuilding the portion attached to the hatch with a new nylon tongue. Verified that the receiver parts were not terribly worn down. No dice. This goes back several years and have learned to accept that this was the Rube-Goldberg prize winner of the 928 design. Definitely don't spend $300.
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Colin did a thread several days ago on this Forum about the $20 VW actuator he used to replace the subject motor. Do a search and look through that thread. That's him above named Lizard928.
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by Jerry Feather
Producer for 928 of:
-Hatch Latch Receiver Liner--All Versions
-Replacement Heavy Duty Spare Tire Cover
-Flush Center Console Conversion
-Cowl Cover, Cowl Seal, & Shell Stickers--All versions
(RHD included)
-Aluminum Gas Cap Ratcheting Pawl
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Requires some simple adaptation according to Colin, although I haven't tried it.
Requires some simple adaptation according to Colin, although I haven't tried it.
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Requires some simple adaptation according to Colin, although I haven't tried it.
Requires some simple adaptation according to Colin, although I haven't tried it.
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