Why is my rear hatch not working on my Subaru Forester?

Why is my rear hatch not working on my Subaru Forester?

From reading older threads I learned that earlier model year Foresters had problems with the wire bundle that came through the upper right side of the hatch, through the flexible rubber sheath or boot. The constant opening and closing of the hatch caused hardening then failure of the wires over time.

What are the problems with the 2010 Subaru Forester?

Regarding the 2010 Forester’s interior accessories, the main concerns deal with the seat collapsing, the hatch arm breaking, and the check engine indicator coming on the dashboard while driving. To fix the seat collapsing, the only solution is to install a new seat at around 64,000 miles.

What to do if your Subaru Forester trunk won’t open?

Great question! If a Subaru auto-lock isn’t finalized because of resistance or ice one must clear the obstruction and slowly push down the hatch until it fully secures; only then will the system operate normally. 2 people found this helpful. Take a battery pole lead off for a few seconds. The system reset and the door will now open like it should.

What does three beeps mean on a Subaru Forester?

Woo Hoo to LINDA! She posted the correct answer for the tailgate problem on a 2019 Subaru Forester. Three beeps means that the remote system has malfunctioned and needs to be reset. Hold down the outside buttons for about thirty seconds and the tailgate will release. You may have to manually open the tailgate to its fully open position.

From reading older threads I learned that earlier model year Foresters had problems with the wire bundle that came through the upper right side of the hatch, through the flexible rubber sheath or boot. The constant opening and closing of the hatch caused hardening then failure of the wires over time.

Why is the rear hatch on my Subaru Outback not opening?

My advise is not to leave the Subaru Dealer until they understand your issue and resolve it. The 4th gen outback doesn’t have a power lift gate. I too have noticed a slightly reduced opening of the manual rear hatch on my 2013. I wonder if it has to do with the gas struts.

Great question! If a Subaru auto-lock isn’t finalized because of resistance or ice one must clear the obstruction and slowly push down the hatch until it fully secures; only then will the system operate normally. 2 people found this helpful. Take a battery pole lead off for a few seconds. The system reset and the door will now open like it should.

How do you open the hatch on a Subaru?

The primary method of opening the hatch is an electronic button on the hatch. The only way I can open and close it now is by crawling through the car and using the small finger hole manual release.