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downhil
09-24-2003, 11:02 PM
the stupid cable wont pull the damn thing open.
i have to open it through the door to the taillights. any tips on how to tighten it? or do i have to go to the damn dealer?

civic hatch boi
09-25-2003, 01:11 AM
i had to pull my cable like 100x to get it open . pissed me off... just slightly bend the metal hinge inward. opens great now :)

downhil
09-25-2003, 08:49 AM
ill give that a shot. thanks

ep3hatchattack
10-01-2003, 08:54 PM
you have to pull the lever slowly and hold it at the peak for a minute and slowly release, kinda fucked

civic hatch boi
10-01-2003, 09:22 PM
just do wut i said.. used to pull it 100 times. now 1 tim eevery time :) love it.

mikeyl242
10-14-2003, 05:03 PM
:) just bend the metal hinge thats holding the gas door. should open eaily

ADAMnQuickCIVIC
10-14-2003, 05:31 PM
Use your warranty if you still have one...that's what it's for.
I had this problem a month after i bought my car.
Brought it in and they adjusted it for me, havent had a problem since.

Jaws Of Death
10-14-2003, 05:59 PM
Originally posted by ADAMnQuickCIVIC
Use your warranty if you still have one...that's what it's for.
I had this problem a month after i bought my car.
Brought it in and they adjusted it for me, havent had a problem since.
Same here...took them about 10 minutes