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I can't get the hatch open on my 1998 Subaru Legacy GT. Any ideas?
It sometimes took a couple of tries going back and forth with the key, but today it won't open at all.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I've heard of (and experienced) this many times before. Generally, the problem is rust build-up around the handle, above the license plate. There are springs that bring the handle down after pulling up on it, but the rust often prevents it from springing down properly--and the hatch won't unlock unless the handle is down.
The solution: spray a bit of WD-40 on either side of the handle, on the hinges, and make sure that it's sprung down all the way before unlocking.