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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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Default wth-- HELP-- Hatch wont open!

All of a sudden none of my hatch release switches release the switch. Whats the deal and how should I test it? This is weird. All worked fine 2 days ago, now not at all? HELP...
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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thats a pain... cause you need the hatch open before you can test anything!!!!

sounds like the servo... however, check your fuses...
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Get a meter and check for power. I am sure that you will find a bad connection somewhere if the fuse is still good. Also be sure to wilggle the fuse. Sometimes there is a bad connection there.

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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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On my '92, once the door courtesy lights switch went bad and the hatch release wouldnt work until that got fixed.
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Default Re: wth-- HELP-- Hatch wont open! (Jsailor24)

If your release is clicking but the window is not opening--open the gas lid and gentley pry up on the window---mine sticks all the time
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:17 AM
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Sometimes when I try to open the hatch on my 91, there is just a click and the hatch does not open. There is an emergency release cable under the cargo cover a little to the passenger side. After I get it open, it works ok again. I'm not sure if all years have this cable.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:23 AM
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Explain more in detail where this is ,I have that same problem sometimes.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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It's inside the car at the back of the cargo area. With the cargo shade rolled up, you can reach in under the rolled up shade. It's close to the center of the cargo area. I think mine is a little right of the center.

By the way, it's a little hard to pull on so I keep a Leatherman's tool, which has pliers, in my car.

I also think the procedure is described in the owner's manual.


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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks for the info!! :seeya
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Default Re: wth-- HELP-- Hatch wont open! (paintdaddy)

looking at it closer the servo is getting a signal but not enough to open i guess. Im not sure i like the pry method so maybe ill look for the release handle. any idea what the real problem is or how to fix? :confused:
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