I have a 2003 Buick Rendezvous and the hydraulic hatchback will not work. It's like heavy, like those cylinders are not working.I know I can take it to the dealership,but it seems like it shouldn't be too hard to do it myself.
2006-11-27 14:07:07 · 9 answers · asked by cap7042002 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
go to Auto Zone, or Advance or any other parts store, they carry them.
2006-11-27 14:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a local used parts dealer (junkyard) and ask them if they have it. usually the answer is no but they will offer to put your request out on their FAX network. That sends the request to all of the other junkyards in the area. If anyone has it they will contact you with info and price.
You can also do the same thing on-line and get the choice of new parts, sued parts, or aftermarket replacement parts. Just google with the description like "Buick 2003 hatchback hydraulic hatchback"
2006-11-27 22:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any auto parts store can fix you right up.
BUT, be VERY careful installing the new ones! You need to carefully prop the tailgate in the full up position before you remove the old ones. If it slips, it will come crashing down on you -- very painful! Been there, done that! It is NOT an easy job and is definitely NOT a one-person job!
One more tip -- even if only one is shot, replace both of them.
2006-11-27 22:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call an auto parts store and ask them for the lift supports for the hatch. Call around, as you will get a different price from each place you call. They usually are pretty easy to install them yourself. Taking it to a dealer will cost you well over $100.00 just for labor, and they mark up the parts at least 5 times their cost compared to anyone else. The parts store I work for usually has them for $12.99 to $29.99. depending on the application, and sometimes more if they have to be ordered in.
2006-11-27 22:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a trip to your local junkyard. Take your tools, and find a similar car....take the part off and pay a couple bucks for it and take it home.
Or go to an auto parts place. Tell them what kind of car you have. They will sell you a new one.
2006-11-27 22:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, some parts are dealer only items. But go to your favorite parts store and ask first.
2006-11-27 22:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a good parts house and tell them what you need and they will order them and you put them on they are very simple to do.
2006-11-27 22:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by Douglas R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parts store has them...no biggy just go in to autozone or oreiellys or what ever store you have and they will have them...don't know the cost but probably around $40
2006-11-27 22:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the local junkyard or go on ebay
2006-11-27 22:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋