944 Rear Hatch does not open.

[jonvo]

while you guys are on the topic of trunk latches, is the trunk supposed to pop open when you press the trunk release button? mine doesn't, so someone has to pull the trunk open while i hold the button down. the trunk shocks seem to be in good condition still. they hold the trunk up once it is open.

[exitwound]

In the perfect situation, yes. But in reality, no.

When you push the button, it should loosen the latches so the trunk 'pops', but should require manual lifting for it to go up completely. Mine used to pop with the trunk release button and go up. but now, it just pops and I have to pull it up myself.

If it's not popping at all with the button, then you should adjust the release latches on both sides to allow it to do so (10mm wrench). This is an annoying procedure because it seems once you think you have it set and working, a week later, they seem to stop working correctly and you have to adjust them again.

[John_AZ]

Originally Posted by jonvo

while you guys are on the topic of trunk latches, is the trunk supposed to pop open when you press the trunk release button? mine doesn't, so someone has to pull the trunk open while i hold the button down. the trunk shocks seem to be in good condition still. they hold the trunk up once it is open.

You should be pleased your hatch shocks hold the hatch up. I carry a performance digitally calibrated and weighted ------PVC pipe.

Your shocks have the advantage of stopping the annoying hatch squeek. Many owners would pay for used shocks.

If you purchase new hatch shocks, you will possibly (almost certain) develop hatch glass to metal separation due to the increased shock pressure. This has been covered almost monthly.

Keep what you have.

GL
John_AZ
1988 924S + 1987 924S

[kens_74_911s]

Originally Posted by John_AZ

I recently did this. My problem was the molded insert in the latch had deteriorated. I searched and could not find a replacement insert and got a good used set-cold climate seller-of rear latches in EBay.



GL
John_AZ
1988 924S + 1987 924S

NEW

Replacement Bushings Check this thread
NEW - Delrin Hatch Latch Bushings
I am looking for some latches with no bushings to start an exchange process until I get my tooling dialed in.

[Jrboulder]

Sweet!

I have a spare pair sitting around. I should get some of these!

Jackson

[preludeofwrath]

push down on the hatch when "unlocking" with a key if you're having problems with a side getting stuck. shifting the hatch side to side also seems to work

[wild man]

If anyone has an electric (late) style latch, be carefull when lubing up the linkages. Mine failed to work after oil had seeped into the microswitch. I had to ultrasonically clean the switch in order to get it to work again.

[WJM]

Experienced the hatch stuck in the closed position issue this week. This forum really helped.

Thought I would share how we aligned the locks after cleaning them. I stood outside of the car and my son got in the hatch area with a 10mm socket and ratchet. I pushed the hatch down until I felt spring-like resistance from the latches but NOT pushing the pins through the retaining clips. Holding in this position, my son tightened all four nuts from the inside. Worked just right the first time. I think that the pressure from the pins held the latches in the correct position.

[RestoreAPorsche]

A Battery post brush/cleaner is perfect for cleaning out the claw area in the latches.