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11-10-2012, 06:52 PM

ryandix0n

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Hatch problem

I posted in the modified cherokee section on accident but I got a 99 and I have to yank the handle a few times before the hatch opens. Any solutions to this problem??

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11-10-2012, 07:56 PM

Hopin4aboat

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Don't buy a jeep. Every opening on my 96 is like that except the hatch it actually works, I would pull it apart and have a look

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11-10-2012, 08:13 PM

jomps

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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/tr...icking-108010/

might help

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11-10-2012, 08:32 PM

MtnHermit

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Here's a hatch thread with pics: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rea...97-01-a-31679/

If you own an XJ you'll do this at least once in its lifetime, twice if you skip the lube step.

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11-10-2012, 08:34 PM

custom_faded

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Every door and my hatch was like that when i got mine. I soaked all the latches in PB Blaster and everything worked fine for a while and the hatch started acting stupid again. Now I just soak the latches every couple of months and all is good. Give it a try and see what happens, its easy and as close to free as it gets.