It's a German market 2009 model.I suspect weak struts(although they seem to hold the hatch up quite well), but does anyone have another suggestion?
Opening the rear hatch
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4thscirocco
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Opening the rear hatch
When I try to open the hatch, it 'pops' but does not open. I can push it closed, and wedge my fingertips under it when I push the button, then I can open it. I assume this is not 'right', but I have only one example here. It's a German market 2009 model.
I suspect weak struts(although they seem to hold the hatch up quite well), but does anyone have another suggestion?
It's a German market 2009 model.I suspect weak struts(although they seem to hold the hatch up quite well), but does anyone have another suggestion?
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Roy_01
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Re: Opening the rear hatch
This is normal behaviour
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Matrix7764
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Re: Opening the rear hatch
Sounds like you need new bump stops. They are spring loaded.
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MorgueFLB
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Re: Opening the rear hatch
I will second that opinion (given by Matrix7764) - this was happening to my 'Rocco too.
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Even after replacing my old bump stops with new ones, this still happens sometimes. I guess it's just a 'Rocco quirk...
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Even after replacing my old bump stops with new ones, this still happens sometimes. I guess it's just a 'Rocco quirk...
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