squeaky hatch

[89crx]

The hatch in my 89 crx squeaks when I drive around. Can't find the problem??? Any one know how to fix itt??

[Mojoe]

There is a small rubber bumper on the inside lip of the hatch, 1 on each side. Screw those out some and see if it helps. If not there are two metal shims underneath the locking mechanism on the hatch...take em out. After they are out you'll have to shut the hatch pretty hard to get it to lock...my hatch hasn't squeak since I did it a month ago.

[Shaguar47]

I have the same problem and what your saying seems to fix it, but which two shims are you talking about? I can't seem to find them. If you could take a picture, I bet that would help incredibily!

[Mojoe]

On the hatch there is a loop. The lock on the car catches the loop that is on the hatch. Between the base of the loop and the hatch is where the two 1/8" shims are located. Loosen the two mounting screws on the loop and the shims will slide out

[Shaguar47]

Thanks man. I see what your saying. I just first need to get those god forsaken bolts off, they won't budge.

[bionictony]

before taking out the shims.. just try to readjust the rubber stubs on the hatch. they're located under the "honda" and the "dx or si" emblems. if you look closely, you could screw it out a little to create some pressure so the hatch won't budge that much

[Shaguar47]

Actually, the bodyshop guy that I got my car repaired said the squeaking that I'm hearing is from the rear bumper. He tighten the bolts and it actually stopped........till I hit a huge pot hole and boom, it starts up again. But hey, it's just a suggestion.

[shaddr3]

Take off the bolts, go to your local hardware store. Look for locking bolts that fit and are the same size as your old ones. This should put a final end to all of your problems.

[alexdog69]

you can wrap the body latch for the hatch in electrical tape

[1.5 liter]

i have the same annoying f**king problem . i adjusted the two rubber studs and it still didnt work. i might do that two screws thing!

[Shaguar47]

The electrical tape thing doesn't work at all. I taped it good too, maybe half a normal roll. It will not solve your problems