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Old 04-08-2012, 09:45 PM
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Hey whats up boys and girls. I was wondering why my key doesnt open my hatch? Do I need a different key for the back? Please help thanks in advance
Old 04-09-2012, 12:01 AM
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it should be the same key
latch could be busted or a previous owner swapped it out and lost the key
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On my '89 it's a different key
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My key goes in half way and stops... Is that normal and as I put the key in the button goes in
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your lock is toast
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Do you have any other keys to try? I got 2 keys from the previous owner, one original and one copy. The factory original works all doors and ignition and glovebox, the copy works the same but NOT the hatch. It did just as you describe, it acted like something was broke off inside the lock. The factory key works smooth. This is in my 1996.
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