Random Hatch Will Not Open
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Heel & Toe
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From: Lyles TN
Random Hatch Will Not Open
My rear hatch has developed a random problem. When I go to open it, the key fob nor the trunk button will work. However, when I open the door, the fob and button work again. It doesn't do it every time. Does anyone have any ideas? It is an '05 with the original battery.
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
If it just failed to open with the button I would bet that the switch had gotten dirt (road grim) in it which is easily fixed and a common problem.
Since you are having trouble with both as the precious post says, change the FOB battery.
Since you are having trouble with both as the precious post says, change the FOB battery.
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
Oops after re-reading your post, your problem is common to both the button and the FOB in which case it is the latch system. I no longer have a coupe but as I remember, pull back the carpet just inside the rear compartment. That will give you the ability to see the latch. It is common for the latch to become disconnected. Look at it carefully you may find that yours is on the verge of disconnecting.
I'm at 35,000 feet out over the Gulf of Mexico or I could go look at my vert and give you a better description.
I'm at 35,000 feet out over the Gulf of Mexico or I could go look at my vert and give you a better description.
Last edited by Tin Star; May 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
No, prob .....when you say you pushed everything together I assume you were talking about the electrical connects. That isn't usually where the problem starts. It is the mechanical link that slips off between the electric servo and the latch. With the hatch open and the carpet pulled back you should be able to trip the latch closed and the by watching while you open it with the FOB You will see how it operates and see if it is binding.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Lyles TN
I've checked the cable and it looks fine. I see how it could come loose. The problem goes away once the driver door is opened and the fob and switch will work with no problem. Then it won't have an issue for a while. Sometimes it takes days, weeks, or months before it will occur again.
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Drifting
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I had the same issue(s) with my '05, road grime and FOB battery. No similar issues with my '10 GS though.
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Not only because CClive is a genius with this stuff but it is always good to eliminate the cheapest possible fixes first. I would even look into the battery as well if you get the chance but not before changing out the key fob battery.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Lyles TN
I do have another fob but when it happens, I have not had it with me to try.
I've now changed the battery in my fob and will wait until it happens again. I'll post again if it happens. Thanks for the help everyone.
I've now changed the battery in my fob and will wait until it happens again. I'll post again if it happens. Thanks for the help everyone.
