Ok, wired up my 99 Outback Sport with a trailer hitch as I'm moving this week and pulling a trailer.

 

Looks like the last time I closed the hatch, the trailer wire was right in/or by the U hook that holds the hatch closed. Now I can't get it to open!

 

The 'hook' that goes thru the 'U Hook' that keeps the hatch closed,,,, does that 'hook' on the passenger or drivers side??? I'm thinking I can get a screwdriver in there to help release it????

 

Any other ideas????

 

Thanks,

UMT

Spray some WD-40 at the U hook area, wait few moments and then try opening it while pushing on the hatch down, then pull strong.

 

I had it once, it was stuck because of some wood (blame the dog who took it in) and the hatch opened driving over a speed bump.

Hey, thanks alot! I tried your advice and shot some oil in there, waited a few minutes, and the hatch opened right up!

 

Appreciate it! I never would have thought of this.

 

 

Thanks,

 

UMT

Thread title had me hoping for pics of a stuck hatch, like in mud etc....or in a pond or massive ditch.

 

oh well.

 

good luk

Like it's so hard to find a pic of a stuck subie!

 

 

Dave

Thread title had me hoping for pics of a stuck hatch, like in mud etc....or in a pond or massive ditch.

 

oh well.

 

good luk

 

Like it's so hard to find a pic of a stuck subie!

 

 

Dave

 

Love the pic, maybe someone drove it to paradise?

Had this happen a couple of times (darn sleeping bag) took me a while to figure out just to push the hatch down/in... didn't even need the lube...