Hatch rattling

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Gruneun
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Hatch rattling

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Anyone have a problem with their hatch rattling?<P>Most times slamming it shut will solve the problem until I open it again, but obviously that's not a perfect solution. Usually when it starts back up I'm already moving and don't want to stop.<P>If anyone knows it to be a typical MX-3 issue, or has had the same problem, please let me know how you fixed it (or even if you didn't). I haven't taken a day to look close at the latch, yet, but I will. I definitely don't need any extraneous rattling if I ever get my subs in the back.
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Re: Hatch rattling

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The other half of the hatch, on the car, is held by 2 bolts. Loosen them, push that piece down as far as it will go, tighten back up. If that doesn't work go get some thin foam weather stripping at your local hardware store and line the trunk where the hatch and car meet, or wherever plastic is touching metal. hope that helps [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
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Re: Hatch rattling

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Try looking <A HREF="http://mx-3.com/tsb/s047-93.gif" TARGET=_blank>at this</A>
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Re: Hatch rattling

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White Fish, you rock. I assumed it was the latching mechanism and it hadn't even occurred to me that it may be the hinges. I'll take a look this week. Thanks.
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