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rear hatch pulldown (1/14)
3/16/10 10:11am

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has anyone had trouble with their pull down not working and how was it repaired or just replaced?

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rear hatch pulldown (2/14)
3/16/10 2:06pm

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Not me....

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rear hatch pulldown (3/14)
3/17/10 7:42am

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I did but then I figured out that when I had the driver door open it would happen, if the door was closed it drew down fine. I'm not sure if this is normal but I havent had the problem anymore.

rear hatch pulldown (4/14)
3/19/10 11:58am

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Do you mean a problem with the struts? I think they are charged with some form of gas(?). They can be replaced with relative ease.

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rear hatch pulldown (5/14)
3/19/10 2:04pm

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no, the latch. you click and then it pulls the hatch down.

rear hatch pulldown (6/14)
3/19/10 2:09pm

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If I understand properly, when you try to close the rear hatch, it engages with the latch, but does not close all the way - right? Does it ever close properly? Might this be an alignment issue with the latch mechanism?

I have another vehicle (non-GM sedan) which seems to have similar issues with the trunk latch not releasing once opened. The latch seems to close once the trunk it open ... and hence ... when i try to close the trunk, it bounces back in my hand, since the latch is closed (secure). It seems to be tempermental. Does that sound like a similar situation?

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rear hatch pulldown (7/14)
3/19/10 2:17pm

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no, but thnx anyway. it latches ok if you drop it or if you put it down gently and give it a push. i took out the latch mechanism but still couldn't get the little motor to work, so i guess i'll just replace it. thnx again, curt

rear hatch pulldown (8/14)
3/30/10 9:43am

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If you are talking about the auto pull down on the rear hatch (push it down o far then it pulls it the rest of the way), I do not believe this was an option on the ZO6.

I know a friend that has a 2007 ZO6, and that is what he was told by several others with ZO6 as well as the dealer.

rear hatch pulldown (9/14)
3/30/10 12:19pm

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really? in the owners manual it says not to slam it. that it will pull itself down. thnx.

rear hatch pulldown (10/14)
3/30/10 5:05pm

Check with another friend that has a 2008 ZO6 - his is the same way...no automatic pull down. Wondering if it is an option. Chacked my manual, and it says what yours does, but it could have been missed (listing as an option, not available on ZO6, etc...).

There are quite a few posts in the ZO6 area that seem to reflect the same. Check it out. Smile

rear hatch pulldown (11/14)
5/21/10 12:11pm

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thought i would let you know that you were right. the pulldown was not an option on Z06's. they use the same latch as the convertable. i ordered one from a salvage yard and it was much bigger and needed a different bracket to work. didn't want to change the Z06 so i sent it back. thank you for your help, sincerly, curtis j heck

rear hatch pulldown (12/14)
5/25/10 5:19pm

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The Z06s do not have that as an option. And you shouldt have to slam the truck lid... Just half way and let it go... Smile

rear hatch pulldown (13/14)
5/26/10 3:32pm

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I haven't had that problem. However, I do have problem with with the black rubbing off on the hatch where the rubber seal meets the hatch at the very back of the hatch. It looks bad and I'm going to have to have it painted. I've gotten some pretty snide, embarassing comments from non-corvette owners.

rear hatch pulldown (14/14)
5/26/10 6:13pm

It only applies to the ZO6 - and the Converibles. Coupes have the auto pull down on the hatch.

Before you have it painted, try Adams Brilliant Glaze (it's a spray). Spray it on a cloth, apply to all of the black area on the rear hatch, let it dry to a haze, then wipe it off like you would detailer spray from the car.

Then hit it with Adams Detailer Spray everytime you detail the car. That took care of it on mine, and have never had it since. Smile

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