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Old 04-12-2005, 07:39 PM
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I was wondering if all tibs are like this ? when i pull the latch to open the trunk i go to the back and it doesent open it seems like the wing is too heavy and pushes the lock back down or something although it's a stock wing

if this is not a comon problem what could my problem be
oh and it's a 98 tiburon ??
Old 04-12-2005, 08:29 PM
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You wore down the hydraulic shock things that lift the hatch.
Old 04-12-2005, 08:35 PM
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ive never had this problem... sometimes it doesnt open all the way up on it own but it has never locked back down...
Old 04-12-2005, 09:26 PM
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I've had this problem, but only when there is a lot of snow and ice on the hatch. make sure your not in antartica and try reopening it. idk
Old 04-12-2005, 09:50 PM
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My 98 tiburon is the same...sux....I have the big wing though...I always thought it was just too heavy and the lifts sucked...I normally either use the key or I reach inside and push the hatch with my hand while i lift the switch
Old 04-12-2005, 10:33 PM
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We had a thread on this like 2 weeks ago man.
Old 04-13-2005, 05:08 AM
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I have stock wing. No problems with it. Just when I open it (turning the key, or pulling the latch) it (lock) make loud click sound.

Try to adjust trunk lock and height of your trunk (there are 2 rubber supports)
Old 04-13-2005, 01:12 PM
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mien does this but i think its becasue my wing is too heavy. Just give a big jerk on the lever to pop it up. Autoloc.com you can buy trunk poppers for your car.
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When you open your hatch halfway, does it stay open or does it sink back down some on its own?
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i have the exact same problem, and i have the stock spoiler too.... i just open my trunk with the key instead



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