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      10-08-2013, 10:34 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by pokerface View Post
I suspect that this is to ensure the latch mechanism will engage. I've had issues before where there was not enough pressure to engage and the hatch will just stay hung.
That's my theory as well, although our 2011 Odyssey has a larger, heavier tailgate that closes and latches in a much gentler, more controlled manner. Almost like it pulls gently shut and then electronically engages the latch. I don't think it does actually electronically latch, but it's that controlled.
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