The hatch will sometimes open and sometimes close. Other times it just slams and bounces (receiver mech won't lock it shut). I must've fiddled with it and tried closing it 10 times before i turned the car on and drove, shut it with the car on and it finally stayed closed. Go to drive and hear it pop itself open 15 seconds after it latched. Closed it again and it finally seems to stay shut.

I searched and found many similar situations but none with resolution after replacing electronics or chrome for black hook. Mine is already black, by the way.

 

The striker on the body has some adjustment available. You might try there.

What condition are the boot hinges in? I've seen them bend due to not being lubed. They bind up & the hinge bends. making the boot not line up correctly. They will eventually break in half if not kept
lubed.

You are sure it is not the boot handle causing this?

 

Actually got a ton of replies when i posted it in the wrong section.... Think they figured it out!

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