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Old 04-25-2010, 01:04 AM
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Default 2005 xB Hatch Handle and latch problem

The plastic rear hatch handle (and bezel for the license plate bulbs and the electronic switch for the electronic hatch latch) just snapped off one day and I had to replace it. The hatch hadn't been opening well every time I pushed the switch, and I guess that additional strain fatigued a really underengineered part.

The latch doesn't always seem to release when I push the switch, although I hear the latch activate each time.

Is there anything one can do other than replace the electronic hatch latch? (Clean, lubricate, ???).
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Old 04-25-2010, 03:39 AM
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prolly the release motor going out?

don't know i have an xa and it's a mechanical release. mechanical = less issues.
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Old 04-25-2010, 06:44 PM
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My release motor actually came loose inside the hatch, causing it to have a weak pull... chech that...
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