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#1 of 6 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? by arnabc Jan 15, 2009 (12:30 pm)
is anyone else experiencing this?   the trunk/hatchback doesn't always shut all the way. we noticed it a couple of times in the summer, but it seems to be a real hassle now in the winter (we're in minnesota). it sort of "bounces" when shut (whether we do it soft or hard) and sometimes it takes more than a couple of tries for it to shut completely. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 15, 2009 12:37 pm) ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:56 am) yappa61 (Jul 05, 2009 2:52 am)
#2 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by xwesx Jan 15, 2009 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 12:30 pm) I cannot comment on the '09 Forester specifically, but I have problems with my hatches occasionally in the winter, especially with my '07 Outback, which had an aluminum hatch (very light weight). The colder the temperature, the more trouble with it latching. I think the problem involves the latch lubricant. At cold temperatures, it is more viscous and therefore does not allow the latch to move as quickly. When I try to shut the hatch, it bounces from the latch point faster than the latch grabs it. I find that firmly closing it, while keeping my hand(s) on the hatch with pressure, will get it to grab better. The applied pressure keeps the hatch from bouncing on initial contact, giving the latch time to grab.   That's my theory, anyway.....
#3 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by ateixeira Feb 03, 2009 (11:56 am)
Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 12:30 pm) I think the position of the plate/latch can be adjusted, I know the older models could, so probably the 2009 as well.
#4 of 6 Latch problems by gherman131313 Apr 25, 2009 (8:48 am)
I've had problems with both the hood and rear hatchback latches. It's unsettling to see your hood slightly raised when going 65 mph!   I manually move the latch into the correct position, it usually latches properly then. Replies to this message: yappa61 (Jul 05, 2009 2:54 am)
#5 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by yappa61 Jul 05, 2009 (2:52 am)
Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 12:30 pm) Hi have the same problem, dealer tells me its the air pressure with all the doors and windows closed. Apparently they recommend opening a door prior to closing the tailgate....
#6 of 6 Re: Latch problems [gherman131313] by yappa61 Jul 05, 2009 (2:54 am)
Replying to: gherman131313 (Apr 25, 2009 8:48 am) Ignore that last post, answered the wrong question.

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