Why does the rear hatch on my 07 Outback not lock?
All the other doors lock on my 07 outback but the rear hatch does not with either the remote or switch on drivers door. Any suggestions? There’s a number of possible problems. It could be mechanical, i.e. the locking mechanism in the latch is broken or it could be electrical, i.e. the solenoid isn’t getting the electrical signal to lock and unlock.
Why does the rear hatch on my Subaru not lock?
If I’m at the back of the car I do not hear any actuator effort at all. It does latch at least, so it won’t fly open during sudden acceleration and dump my groceries out. If I lock the car with the remote and open the hatch the car doesn’t care (it should sound the alarm).
How does the back hatch of a Subaru Outback work?
The back seats are always folded down so most things go in and out through the hatch. The broken wire was very close to the roof end of the boot. Maybe a half inch was all I had to splice on a piece of wire that I fished through the boot and attached to the longer piece going to the lock. There was no need to remove the headliner or trim.
Is there a problem with my Subaru Outback?
There’s at least five or six, if not more, reports here now of breaks in the wires in 2005+ models. As far as I can recall, none reported Subaru covering the repair. But as you note, it does seem to be a problem — more like when will it happen, rather than if it will happen.
All the other doors lock on my 07 outback but the rear hatch does not with either the remote or switch on drivers door. Any suggestions? There’s a number of possible problems. It could be mechanical, i.e. the locking mechanism in the latch is broken or it could be electrical, i.e. the solenoid isn’t getting the electrical signal to lock and unlock.
If I’m at the back of the car I do not hear any actuator effort at all. It does latch at least, so it won’t fly open during sudden acceleration and dump my groceries out. If I lock the car with the remote and open the hatch the car doesn’t care (it should sound the alarm).
The back seats are always folded down so most things go in and out through the hatch. The broken wire was very close to the roof end of the boot. Maybe a half inch was all I had to splice on a piece of wire that I fished through the boot and attached to the longer piece going to the lock. There was no need to remove the headliner or trim.
There’s at least five or six, if not more, reports here now of breaks in the wires in 2005+ models. As far as I can recall, none reported Subaru covering the repair. But as you note, it does seem to be a problem — more like when will it happen, rather than if it will happen.
There’s a number of possible problems. It could be mechanical, i.e. the locking mechanism in the latch is broken or it could be electrical, i.e. the solenoid isn’t getting the electrical signal to lock and unlock.
Where is the rear gate on a Subaru Outback?
The rear gate is used a lot. The back seats are always folded down so most things go in and out through the hatch. The broken wire was very close to the roof end of the boot. Maybe a half inch was all I had to splice on a piece of wire that I fished through the boot and attached to the longer piece going to the lock.
There’s a number of possible problems. It could be mechanical, i.e. the locking mechanism in the latch is broken or it could be electrical, i.e. the solenoid isn’t getting the electrical signal to lock and unlock.
The rear gate is used a lot. The back seats are always folded down so most things go in and out through the hatch. The broken wire was very close to the roof end of the boot. Maybe a half inch was all I had to splice on a piece of wire that I fished through the boot and attached to the longer piece going to the lock.
Is there a locker for a Subaru Outback?
Although ‘lockers’ may be available for specific racing purposes, (rallyCross racing…etc) it is not clear if using a ‘locker’ would benefit everyday driving and light offroading. Do a Google search for Torq locker, Subaru. The product is USA made and reasonably priced at under $500.
Although ‘lockers’ may be available for specific racing purposes, (rallyCross racing…etc) it is not clear if using a ‘locker’ would benefit everyday driving and light offroading. Do a Google search for Torq locker, Subaru. The product is USA made and reasonably priced at under $500.
Why is the remote fob on my Subaru not working?
As to what is wrong, it’s either the remote fob or the car. That is pretty certain. My guess is car is correctly receiving the signal, but the actuator in the door lock isn’t working. One thing you could look at is near the hinges of the door there should be a wiring harness from the chassis to the door interior.
How do you unlock a Subaru Outback door?
One of the kids left the light on and drained the battery flat dead. All the doors were locked. To unlock the door manually and mechanically, use the small key attached to your FOB. There is a key hole on the driver side. Crank the key to the right.
Why is my key not working on my Outback?
Turns out that the car went into anti-theft lockdown mode and after a little while the key fob worked again. Not sure what caused that to happen as there are no visual indications of something hitting the car or trying to break in. . . . inserting the key manually in the door won’t unlock it either. Click to expand…
Why is the FOB button on my Subaru not working?
The fob buttons and the small key aren’t working. Not even with needlenose plier pressure trying to turn the key to the point of bending the key. Key slot has been lubed and key turns freely clockwise and counterclockwise until it doesn’t.