Rear hatch opening

[white944cup]

I am having a problem that I have not seen posted on this forum before. I was driving back from the Gator game today and I noticed my rear hatch was open. I stopped and closed it, and resumed driving. A couple of miles later, the hatch was open again. The switch does not appear to be stuck, but the hatch opened on its own 3 more times before I got home. Tomorrow I will pull the switch and check it, and also check for bare or crossed wires. Has anyone out there ever had this same problem? I have not had any previous problems with the hatch or the switch.

[Rrrockhound]

Check your latches first. They're adjustable.

[fastang]

I had this problem also...I've had luck putting the key in and wiggling it a little..The latch wasn't going all the way by itself...

[Razorback1980]

You could always unhook the wires to the motor to make sure but it's probably not an electrical problem. Probably the latch mechanisms. I had to regrease mine periodically to make sure they slide properly.

[JimboDean]

I have this problem right now as well. I've gone through several hatches and the most recent doesn't like to stay down. For just a temporary fix I un-latch one of the hatch struts. I will adjust the latch after some PB Blaster soaks in there.

[white944cup]

Thanks for the help and ideas.....I opened the hatch and looked at the latches and they both appeared to be rusty. I sprayed them with WD40 and opened and closed the hatch a few times. Took it for a ride and the hatch is now staying closed. Hopefully problem is solved.

[JivenJim]

The hatch has Mushroom shaped Plugs. The trunk has Females. Mushroom wear the forward side down. Females also goes outta round. I think if you Rotate the Mushroom 90 or 180 degrees would help. But I have never tried this. May need to swap left and right ones if they are non-symetrical.
Let us know if this works.