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Midgate-- stuck

grumpygrampa

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I have the seats folded and the midgate unlocked, can't release the midgate to drop.
Have checked the locks both sides many times and will not drop.
First time I have had any problems with it.
Maybe someone else has had the same problem.

Thanks for any help.
 
grumpygrampa said:
I have the seats folded and the midgate unlocked, can't release the midgate to drop.
Have checked the locks both sides many times and will not drop.
First time I have had any problems with it.
Maybe someone else has had the same problem.

Thanks for any help.

:welcome: to the club.

Both locks?? ???

The only lock release for the midgate is the handle in the center of the midgate just below the window.? Turn it clockwise to unlock the midgate to fold it down.? The two circular locks are for securing the glass for storage while removed.

Picture is the midgate lock.

Hope that helps.

:wave:
 

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Sounds like the same problem i had the first time i tried to lower the midgate.

Sir Shopolot has the right idea.
 
:(OK, how do I admit I am loosing it?
You were right and the part that has me frustrated is I have 90,000 and many trips and have done it many times and i totally blanked on this time.
The worst part is my wife says read the book and i said no i have done it many times.

Thanks to all who helped.
 
grumpygrampa said:
:(OK, how do I admit I am loosing it?
You were right and the part that has me frustrated is I have 90,000 and many trips and have done it many times and i totally blanked on this time.
The worst part is my wife says read the book and i said no i have done it many times.

Thanks to all who helped.

No problem!
Thats why we are here.
(y)
 
Glad is all better now..  WELCOME to the club..
Good to see another WNY'r on the board..  Lived in City on Ton down by the river in the early 90s... 
 
I'm sure you could have rectified this with a larger hammer - but following the directions sometime works too :D.

Don't worry about it, we all have brain farts from time to time.

Welcome,

G
 
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