03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
04-07-2004, 10:13 PM
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Re: 03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
In article <8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com>, thomas
<nospamforme@nicetry.com> writes:
>Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
>mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
>window.
Is this a different design than previous years? I can't see how the window
could open without the tailgate opening and stay undamaged...
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -Edward R. Murrow
<nospamforme@nicetry.com> writes:
>Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
>mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
>window.
Is this a different design than previous years? I can't see how the window
could open without the tailgate opening and stay undamaged...
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -Edward R. Murrow
04-08-2004, 10:01 PM
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Re: 03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
Take it back to the dealer. Still under warranty. I don't have the problem
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
04-08-2004, 10:01 PM
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Re: 03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
Take it back to the dealer. Still under warranty. I don't have the problem
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
04-08-2004, 10:01 PM
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Re: 03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
Take it back to the dealer. Still under warranty. I don't have the problem
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
04-08-2004, 10:01 PM
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Re: 03 Wrangler hardtop won't stay closed
Take it back to the dealer. Still under warranty. I don't have the problem
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
with my 02 sport. Top has been off and on several times too.
chad
95 YJ RIP
99 WJ Hers
02 TJ His
"thomas" <nospamforme@nicetry.com> wrote in message
news:8aIcc.43150$Lq4.5546@twister.socal.rr.com...
>
> I have a hard time keeping the back window on the hardtop closed.
> Several times a week it opens up.
>
> At first I thought it was a result of the plastic flexing during travel.
> Now, though, I suspect that the problem is due to pressurization of
> the interior when closing the doors - it's like the door seals are TOO
> good and when you slam the door the pressure blows out the back window.
>
> Truthfully, I can't believe the back window doesn't have a better
> mechanism to stay shut that the tailgate grabbing the rubber seal on the
> window.
>
> Anybody have this same problem? How about a solution?
>
>
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