1999 Mazda 323 hatchback boot won't stay up

1999 MAZDA 323
157,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KPMURPHY
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my hatchback boot will open and lift up but will not stay in place - so in order to get anything in and out you have to hold the hatch up - any suggestions?
May 3, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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replace the 2 black pistons on either side of hatch. this is what holds it open.
May 3, 2008 at 10:26 PM
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