UMT Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Ok, wired up my 99 Outback Sport with a trailer hitch as I'm moving this week and pulling a trailer. Looks like the last time I closed the hatch, the trailer wire was right in/or by the U hook that holds the hatch closed. Now I can't get it to open! The 'hook' that goes thru the 'U Hook' that keeps the hatch closed,,,, does that 'hook' on the passenger or drivers side??? I'm thinking I can get a screwdriver in there to help release it???? Any other ideas???? Thanks, UMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverdoold Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Spray some WD-40 at the U hook area, wait few moments and then try opening it while pushing on the hatch down, then pull strong. I had it once, it was stuck because of some wood (blame the dog who took it in) and the hatch opened driving over a speed bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMT Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hey, thanks alot! I tried your advice and shot some oil in there, waited a few minutes, and the hatch opened right up! Appreciate it! I never would have thought of this. Thanks, UMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thread title had me hoping for pics of a stuck hatch, like in mud etc....or in a pond or massive ditch. oh well. good luk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Like it's so hard to find a pic of a stuck subie! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thread title had me hoping for pics of a stuck hatch, like in mud etc....or in a pond or massive ditch. oh well. good luk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
califcamper Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Like it's so hard to find a pic of a stuck subie! Dave Love the pic, maybe someone drove it to paradise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Had this happen a couple of times (darn sleeping bag) took me a while to figure out just to push the hatch down/in... didn't even need the lube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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