Mk 2 hatch bootlid wont close

ZSbhoy_1724 · 01-09-13, 05:20 PM

The bootlid on my mark 2 hatch back wont close tight it just keeps coming back up any ideas on what it could be. Tried brute force and ignorance to no avail any ideas on what the problem is

M17TT180 · 01-09-13, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZSbhoy_1724

The bootlid on my mark 2 hatch back wont close tight it just keeps coming back up any ideas on what it could be. Tried brute force and ignorance to no avail any ideas on what the problem is

is the catch sticking open?

petet16 · 01-09-13, 05:26 PM

As above, use a screwdriver to make sure the catch is open.

ZSbhoy_1724 · 01-09-13, 05:27 PM

On closer inspection thats what it seems to be. Does it have to be replaced or is it just a cas of adjusting it with a screwdriver?

M17TT180 · 01-09-13, 05:49 PM

Have a go with a screwdriver, you're not gonna make it any worse. If that fails then replace.

ZSbhoy_1724 · 01-09-13, 05:54 PM

Okay thanks for the advice

ZSbhoy_1724 · 01-09-13, 06:41 PM

Just went at it with a screwdriver and some WD-40 worked a treat good as new thanks for the advice

talkingcars · 01-09-13, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZSbhoy_1724

Just went at it with a screwdriver and some WD-40 worked a treat good as new thanks for the advice

That would have been my advice.

M17TT180 · 01-09-13, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by talkingcars

That would have been my advice.

You say that now TC