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Topic: Hatch Won't Close?
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skeletor1987
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hey guys i have a 1987 lx hatch, but when i close the hatch it will not latch. so i was wondering what the probleme would be? thanks for the help!
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1987 White LX Hatch
1993 White Mazda Miata
Posts: 100 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2006
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89FoxLX
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i got the same problem. your striker is probably just worn out. i just ordered a new one from 50resto.com for $32.95 plus shipping. for now i just rip a piece or cardboard or fold up some paper and wrap it around the striker. it will last for a few openings and then would have to replace it.
Posts: 581 | Registered: Oct 2006
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uh0h50
CAFords OG
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sup man. take a look at the striker on the latch. (where the hatchback itself will secure itself to). looks like a plastic ring, which in your case might be cracked or missing.
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AP1 S2000
Posts: 2926 | From: Bay Area 510 | Registered: Jul 2003
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skeletor1987
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where do you think i could get just that plastic peice?
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1987 White LX Hatch
1993 White Mazda Miata
Posts: 100 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2006
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89FoxLX
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if you want just that piece youll probably have to look at a junkyard, otherwise buy the whole striker.
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t-top50
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for the striker I would try the junk yard. The other problem is the lock.
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87GT t-top
00 Saleen (clone)
97 E350 7.3 diesel
Posts: 2522 | From: Brentwood | Registered: Apr 2003
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skeletor1987
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what do you mean the other problem is the lock?
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1987 White LX Hatch
1993 White Mazda Miata
Posts: 100 | From: oakland | Registered: Mar 2006
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Ty
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i have the same problem with my car, i just used some duct tape and wrapped it. havent had a problem since and its been almost a year
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DRIVE FAST TAKE CHANCES
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90 gt nothin special, just your average bolt ons...OUT TO PASTURE
69 fastback project car
Posts: 1400 | From: vallejo | Registered: Oct 2004
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