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Elantra Backdoor shuts closed and does not stay open.

My 2002 Hatchback Elantra GT backdoor does not stay open and if you don't hold it open with your hands, it will slam down with lethal force when you let go.

cetink Jan 13, 2009

Yes, that's probably the problem. Can these be repaired or do they need to be replaced?
Chris Aug 19, 2012

The struts on My Hyundai Accent 2007 failed and the hatch fell out of the sky onto my head and I cant begin to tell you the weight it hit me with. Caused shocking head and neck problems. According to Hyundai struts dont fail, but they did. I still have whiplash problems.

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Replace the hatch struts. I'm assuming you're talking about the back hatch. There should be 1 or 2 struts (look like shock asborbers), they've probably gone bad.

Anonymous Jan 13, 2009

No, they aren't serviceable, i'd just replace them, take them off and take it to carquest. or such place.

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