rear hatch won't open
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Beavercreek Ohio
rear hatch won't open
New one for me. Opened the rear hatch on a super weekend trip all was well. Arrived home and went to open the hatch to remove the luggage and no release. I checked the fuse (circut breaker on the fuse panel) and it was good. Swapped another of a same value still no action. 
When I press any of the 3 release buttons I can hear a clicking sound at what appears to be the right extension rod at the connector.
Any ides? Also is there a hidden mechanism to manually release the rear hatch in case of electrical failure.
Thanks for your thoughts
When I press any of the 3 release buttons I can hear a clicking sound at what appears to be the right extension rod at the connector.
Any ides? Also is there a hidden mechanism to manually release the rear hatch in case of electrical failure.
Thanks for your thoughts
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: port charlotte fl
The clicking is the solenoid trying to release the catch.The bracket it engages has a plastic coating which cracks and makes it hard to release.Have someone push down on the hatch just over the release as you press one of the switches.It should pop.
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Sounds like the release solenoid went bad. I just went through this myself. Replaced fuses, replaced the relay, etc. It worked for about 2 days then went back to clicking and not working again. I bought a used solenoid off someone parting a car out and bingo, it works flawlessly again! Those things supposedly die all the time.
If you need one, PM me. I got a working one in my parts car.
PS: Fill out your profile (car year and location at the least)
If you need one, PM me. I got a working one in my parts car.
PS: Fill out your profile (car year and location at the least)
