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#2 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by xwesx

Jan 15, 2009 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 1:30 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.....

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#3 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by ateixeira

Feb 03, 2009 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 1:30 pm)

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#4 of 6 Latch problems by gherman131313

Apr 25, 2009 (9:48 am)

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#5 of 6 Re: 2009 subaru forester, trunk door problems? [arnabc] by yappa61

Jul 05, 2009 (3:52 am)

Replying to: arnabc (Jan 15, 2009 1:30 pm)

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#6 of 6 Re: Latch problems [gherman131313] by yappa61

Jul 05, 2009 (3:54 am)

Replying to: gherman131313 (Apr 25, 2009 9:48 am)