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Jun 22, 2023 | 04:52 PM

Eric Bonds

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Rear Hatch

I think my rear hatch actuator is bad. I read somewhere (maybe this forum) that when it starts randomly popping open is an indication. I'm going to replace it anyway as a start. This is just a thought and I admit I haven't looked into it yet, but has anyone replaced the actuator from maybe a Cadillac with a soft close trunk? I mean where I could close it softly and the latch would slowly pull it tight?

Jun 25, 2023 | 11:49 AM

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Is there enough room for the part?

Jun 25, 2023 | 04:00 PM

Eric Bonds

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I looked at pictures of both actuators. I don't think it's possible without a lot of modifications. The two designs are opposites. The Cadillac latch has the loop part in the trunk itself and a catching mechanism in the lid. The loop part is the part that pulls down. I think it could be done but it's more time and money than I want to pursue.

Jun 25, 2023 | 06:20 PM

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Don't know the year of your car, but a bad PKE module will cause this too. Unplug the PKE fuse to see if it stops, if it does then it's mostly likely the PKE module.

Jun 26, 2023 | 09:12 AM

Eric Bonds

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1995. Thanks for the tip! I'm just hoping it's not a short somewhere. I'm not good at tracking down electrical problems.

Jun 26, 2023 | 10:29 AM

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That symptom strongly points toward misbehavior of the PKE module. I think you'll be wasting time and $ replacing the latch solenoid.

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Jun 26, 2023 | 10:37 PM

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I agree the PKE module is most likely at fault.

Jun 27, 2023 | 09:31 AM

Eric Bonds

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I pulled the PKE fuse as suggested. So far, so good. I'm going to keep a watch on it for a while but I think this worked. Thank you to everyone who suggested this!