Exterior

Rear Hatch wont Open

>The lock mechanism on my hatch is broken and I am unable to open it with the key
>or electric release. What do I do to get it open?

You can get the hatch open by removing the tool set, then, take out the
two 10 mm bolts that hold the release mechanism in place and just move it out
of the way as much as possible. you should be able to see a small "window"
through which you can see the white plastic latch that is attached to the deck
lid. push back on the white part with a screwdriver (or whatever) and push up
on the hatch. that should pop it open. hope this works for you. take care.

Bobby W
'85 928 S 5spd



I have a frusterating problem. Something is wrong with the lock in the hatch (82 Euro S). The
key turns, but it does not trip the latch. I have tried to pop it from the inside but have had no
luck. I even had
a locksmith try and he couldn't pop it either. The lock is equipped with the factory alarm. There
is no remote release in my car either, or at least I haven't found it if there is. Does anyone have
any ideas on
how to fix, or at least open, my hatch?

Derek Lindberg
82 Euro S



To open the rear hatch on cars that do not have a auto hatch release you need to attack from
inside .remove the tool kit cover peel up the vinyl on the horizontal body cross member. drill a
1/4 hole thru the sheet metal in the very center of the body crossmember as high as you
can.The vinyl upholstery will cover the hole. Insert a screwdiver thru the hole to press the white
plastic latch toward the rear of the car--have someone press down on the hatch to remove the
tension-the hatch will open. The problem you have is the upper lock is broken-the cast metal
arm on the tumbler is probably broken or the black housing is broken-the solution is a new
upper lock.

Jim@928intl.com