View Full Version : Gen3 Coupe Locking Latch for Glass Hatch?
petepetrolhead
10-09-2025, 01:29 PM
Has anyone found an off the shelf locking latch for the Gen3 coupe glass hatch? The complete kit came with just a pushbutton release. I've gone for the Formacars power windows and central locking option so I can make the car secure, so a simple pushbutton release is not secure enough.
I'm interested in finding a solution for this too.
@Peterpetrolhead, I'm going to send you a PM as I've been taking a look at that forma cars upgrade too (power windows + door poppers).
wedel456
10-09-2025, 04:32 PM
Has anyone found an off the shelf locking latch for the Gen3 coupe glass hatch? The complete kit came with just a pushbutton release. I've gone for the Formacars power windows and central locking option so I can make the car secure, so a simple pushbutton release is not secure enough.
Have you looked at these:
https://www.q-latch.com/page23.html
I have the non-locking version and it works great. You will need to to get some additional things to make it work but they are not too expense and easy to source (read this if you are interested in going down this path: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?45414-Hatch-latch-upgrade)
petepetrolhead
10-09-2025, 05:25 PM
Have you looked at these:
https://www.q-latch.com/page23.html
I have the non-locking version and it works great. You will need to to get some additional things to make it work but they are not too expense and easy to source (read this if you are interested in going down this path: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?45414-Hatch-latch-upgrade)
Great suggestion - thank you!
wedel456
10-09-2025, 05:42 PM
Great suggestion - thank you!
if you go down this path, I have extra rubber washers so you don’t need to source. PM me if you are interested.
petepetrolhead
10-09-2025, 06:36 PM
if you go down this path, I have extra rubber washers so you don’t need to source. PM me if you are interested.
That's most kind , thank you, but it would be unreasonable to ask you to export to the UK!
wedel456
10-09-2025, 06:41 PM
The cost to ship would be higher than buying them in country. Try to find them. If you cannot find them then PM me and we can discuss.
petepetrolhead
10-10-2025, 04:03 AM
The cost to ship would be higher than buying them in country. Try to find them. If you cannot find them then PM me and we can discuss.
Absolutely - I should be able to find something over but thanks for your kind offer of help.