Why is the liftgate on my Pontiac Montana not working?

Why is the liftgate on my Pontiac Montana not working?

Older Montana up to 2004 still had a key cylinder on the liftgate. The electric actuator inside the liftgate has likely failed. The only way you are going to be able to service this part is to remove the interior panel from inside the van. Not easy to do with the liftgate closed, but it can be done.

Is the liftgate on my Montana SV6 locked?

Pontiac montana sv6 – liftgate won't open remains locked – key fob unlocks all other doors – I do not hear any click – Answered by a verified Pontiac Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

How do you remove a liftgate from a Pontiac Van?

The only way you are going to be able to service this part is to remove the interior panel from inside the van. Not easy to do with the liftgate closed, but it can be done. First remove the screws from the pull handle. Then pry the panel away from the liftgate. Ask Your Own Pontiac Question Customerreply replied 7 years ago

What to do if your liftgate won’t open?

There you should see the latch as shown in the picture below. The lock actuator is on the latch. Try moving the latch manually by hand to open the liftgate, then when the liftgate is open, the latch can be unbolted from the bottom of the liftgate and replaced. Dave Nova, Pontiac Technician Category: Pontiac Satisfied Customers:19,453

Is the Pontiac Montana SV6 a minivan?

Subjective styling issues aside, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 offers budding families a myriad of interior features and solid overall competence, but still doesn’t match the driving dynamics, safety features or conveniences of the best-in-class minivans. The Pontiac Montana SV6 van comes in one size and trim level.

Older Montana up to 2004 still had a key cylinder on the liftgate. The electric actuator inside the liftgate has likely failed. The only way you are going to be able to service this part is to remove the interior panel from inside the van. Not easy to do with the liftgate closed, but it can be done.

Pontiac montana sv6 – liftgate won’t open remains locked – key fob unlocks all other doors – I do not hear any click – Answered by a verified Pontiac Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

The only way you are going to be able to service this part is to remove the interior panel from inside the van. Not easy to do with the liftgate closed, but it can be done. First remove the screws from the pull handle. Then pry the panel away from the liftgate. Ask Your Own Pontiac Question Customerreply replied 7 years ago

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