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Rear window wont latch closed

The latch for the rear window will not engage so the rear window stays open and lights inside stay on unless I push on it or bungee cord it shut

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This can probably be fixed by using WD40 to loosen the locking mechanism. If this does not work then the mechanism will need to be replaced.

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