When i pop the hatch i can lift it up but then i have to support it with my hands. I just recently had my windows tinted, but im not sure if they had to open the hatch in order to do it. Also, the weather temp was down to the teens here in ohio last week. I'm not sure what the problem is, I just know that the hatch wont stay open on its own like it used to. Any ideas?

 

Replace the hatch struts.

 

I would also say replace the hatch struts. Sounds like there is not enough pressure in the struts to hold the hatch up.

 

sounds like one of the struts went bad. replace both unless you wanna do the job twice.

Marvin

 

 

alright....how much am i lookin at spending? What could make them go bad? They worked fine all summer ha took my t-tops off 95% of the time....

also where can i get some? or should i check a junkyard?

 

The struts have a finite life. At some point they will go bad. The pressurized gas inside very slowly diffuses out the seals until there isn't enough pressure to hold the weight of the hatch. Cold weather can make the problem a little worse if they are close to the edge anyway. You're gonna have to replace them.

 

anyone replaced em or know a good price for replacements?