2016 RTL side case - front latch will not latch. Anybody else? Any fixes?

Baird4444 · Monday at 9:45 PM

Rt. side case latch, the catch on the front will not "latch" so just the rear latch is holding, but not well. I can
flip the rear latch closed with a screwdriver and release with the handle. The front latch rotates but
will not "catch" and stay latched. This is more than a cable adjustment, right? I'm guessing the front side
latch is discombobulated... Anybody else seen this and dealt with it?

Also... where is the sensor for the "rear case open" light? I don't see a micro switch...
Thanx for any input - Mike

mecsw500 · Tuesday at 6:13 PM

My rear case light comes on when the ignition is on.

Nokesy · Tuesday at 8:11 PM

Pictures would make it easier to understand what is happening. You should look to see if the side case has shifted, maybe one of the hinges is loose or moved, maybe the latch itself has loosened or worn out. It could be a number of things that can cause a misalignment.

Baird4444 · Wednesday at 7:40 PM

Nokesy said:
Pictures would make it easier to understand what is happening. You should look to see if the side case has shifted, maybe one of the hinges is loose or moved, maybe the latch itself has loosened or worn out. It could be a number of things that can cause a misalignment.

The catch should grab the post and hold, BUT it does not "latch" to hold. The hinges are tight.

Nokesy · Wednesday at 8:48 PM

Baird4444 said:
the catch should grab the post and hold BUT it does not "latch" to hold. hinges are tight.

If everything else looks good and it still won't latch, I believe you are looking at replacing that latch and possibly the cable.

Baird4444 · Wednesday at 10:08 PM

Nokesy said:
If everything else looks good and it still won't latch, I believe you are looking at replacing that latch and possibly the cable.

I'm thinking repair the latch, the cable still releases the rear latch. I guess it's time to take off the tupperware...

Baird4444 · 2026-10-23T20:42:37-0400

After an evening of googling, searching forums, and YouTube, I think I've got an answer...
The front "Latch" does not lock. It just wraps around and holds the post on the lid. I tested this on the other side and it proved that. Now I'm thinking that all I really need is a cable adjustment. I'm feeling Lucky about this!

KX5062 · 2026-10-24T11:44:05-0400

It is commonly a mis-adjustment of the cable that connects the handle to the locking mechanism. It has a lock nut and threaded adjuster. You can reach underneath and adjust it without tupperware removal. I did it by laying on my back and reach up. However, it is easier by removing some of the tupperware, but that in and of itself is a PITA.

Baird4444 · 2026-10-24T12:47:05-0400

KX5062 said:
It is commonly a mis-adjustment of the cable that connects the handle to the locking mechanism. It has a lock nut and threaded adjuster. You can reach underneath and adjust it without tupperware removal. I did it by laying on my back and reach up. However, it is easier by removing some of the tupperware, but that in and of itself is a PITA.

whoa! I broke one of those tabs last time I was in there, I'ma gonna give it a try, THANX !

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