The hatch needs to be slam shut very hard to close and lock

[amani]

Hi all, my 83 supra L-type needs to slam shut very hard in order to close and lock, but open nice and smooth with both keys or hatch release. I also WD40 it but doesn't help. I am not sure if its original lock or original hatch but most likely it is. Any ideas?

thanks
joe

[83CelWA]

Adjust the lower latch.

[RedP85]

Yes, loose the 2 bolts that secure the latch, raise it 1-2 mm, secure the bolts and try again.

[amani]

oh, that U shape anchor right? its actually adjustable?! Great, thanks guys

[aerojock]

I had the same problem in my rebuild and the back of the car where the liscense plate goes had been pushed in some from leaning against it when I was working on it. After pushing it back in line the problem went away. To check it I put some bright lights behind the car pointing at the hatch. I went in side the car and if I could see a light gap in the hatch seal I worked on it a little more until it resealed.

[amani]

thats interesting, i should also try that too. thanks

[SidewayzMKII]

Watch slamming the hatch hard as i will bust the trim from around your tail lights. Just like i did

[amani]

hmm, too late, either the previous owner or i already broke it along the corner., good thing that i fixed the hatch. Just broke the dome light switch; square plastic screw anchor, tail light trim. these cars are so fragile. Start thinking about getting rid of it already, sigh.

[RedP85]

or you are too rough with it, considerinf it's age.
Don't forget, 29 years old plastic gets brittle.

[amani]

i guess, but still, i was just trying to shut off the dome, and that little switch just broke off, probably just reached the end of its life. good thing i found out the ones from corolla fits perfectly, though doesn't look identical but actually more heavy duty