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michael thomas Posted on May 29, 2013

Is Spring Gate Closer use any internal mechanism or hydraulic system to close the door?

Is Spring Gate Closer use any internal Mechanism to close the door automatically or it close the door itself

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I think spring gate closer close the door on it's own. It's consist of high grade steel spring, which close the door automatically without any heavy internal mechanism,hydraulic or electricity.http://www.gateshut.net/

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2008

SOURCE: subaru door mechanism

okay this how you do it you lift the handle up on the car and you move it back and it should go back only when the handle is up

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: Door not closing, mechanism not ingaging

I had the same problem of the door not closing because of that little mechanism locked down. I kept wiggling and poking the little mechanism and it finally let up after i just pulled open on the inside door handle. hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2009

SOURCE: Saab 93 convertible 1999, how do you refill hydraulic roof

To check the oil level open the boot - at the very back remove the 4 plastic clips that hold the carpet in place. Slightly to the left of the center there are 2 holes - shine a light in the bottom and look through the top one to check the level.
To add oil - fold down the seat backrest. Remove the plastic trim - held on by 4 screws and 2 pop out plastic cllips. Undo the 8 large bolts that hold the cover in place - 2 on top and 3 on front and back.Then lift up the cover from the front edge. You will then be able to get to the resevoir - you will need a funnel to poor fluid in.

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Grand Cherokee. Tail gate wont open. Handle

These rear hatches have a cheesy rod and clip setup. You have to remove the panel from inside, you have to loosen the screws around the hatch and pull it away and reach in down toward the latch and open it that way so you can get the 2 screws out of the bottom easier. There is a peice of plastic in these that's a dust barrier, try not to tear it up too badly, and when you go to put it back, I use a spray adhesive to stick it back on while I put the panel back on. after you get it open you will see a rod with what looks like threads hanging there attached to nothing, and a little thing that has 2 notched areas and a clip to hold that rod into those 2 notches. bend the clip down to make it tighter and then force the rod back into place that should fix your problems. If that's all in place then it's the latch mechanism, usually they can't be fixed because parts aren't available, just have to buy a new one and put it in.

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2010

SOURCE: 2007 ford focus rear door lock inop

rear drivers door will not lock or unlock

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