Hatch will not open when cold

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by elfprofessor70, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. elfprofessor70

    elfprofessor70 Junior Member

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    My problem is the hatch lock will not release if temp is 40 degrees or below. Above that figure it works perfectly. What gives??
     
    #1 elfprofessor70, Jan 8, 2015
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    makes no sense. you probably have to dismantle it and examine all the parts.
     
    #2 bisco, Jan 8, 2015
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    Could be something wrong, but note that the lift struts that help lift the gate can be less effective in cold weather. This makes the hatch feel quite a bit heavier, and may give the impression that its stuck but may just need a bit more heft.
     
    #3 miscrms, Jan 8, 2015
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    I use WD-40 on all the rubber seals. Keeps the ice from bonding to the rubber quite so much.
     
    #4 GregP507, Jan 8, 2015
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