Honda Accord... Hatch will not open on it's own

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Robert Bodling, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. I have a 2 door Honda Accord and when I pull up on the hatch release latch
    beside the driver's seat to pop open the rear hatch, it will no longer pop
    up on it's own any more. When I open the rear hatch with the key, I have to
    pull the hatch up by hand, it will not rise on it's own any more... What is
    that used to make the hatch pop up on it's own before? I have recently
    replaced the lifters (both) about a year or so ago. Is it possible they are
    wearing out already?

     
    Robert Bodling, Mar 6, 2005
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  2. Yep - the lifters are the only thing that does that. As you probably know,
    they are gas-filled and the gas gradually leaks out. A year is a shockingly
    short life span; 5 to 10 years is more usual. I suggest a different brand
    (any different brand since those stink) next time.

    The gas pressure is better in warm weather than in cold weather, so they
    will probably perk up when the weather warms up. But I bet next winter the
    hatch will be whacking you in the head if you don't replace the lifts by
    then.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Mar 6, 2005
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