Why is the hatch on my Honda CRV not opening?

Why is the hatch on my Honda CRV not opening?

For information, the MCIU requires all doors to be unlocked as a requirement to open the hatch. The knob switch in each door sends that signal to the MCIU. In my case the unlock signal from the front passenger side knob switch was missing because the connector was not fully inserted. Good job finding the fix!

What should I do if my rear hatch does not open?

Disconnected the connectors from the rear hatch lock actuator and from the rear hatch switch. With a meter verified that pin #1 of the switch connect reads to ground, and that pin #1 of the actuator connector reads to ground. Measured 11.1 volts at pin #2 of the rear hatch switch.

What are the fuses on a Honda CRV?

I have not checked the fuses. From the schematic in the Helm’s manual there are 2 fuses in series, No. 4 a 40 A fuse; and No. 25, a 20 A fuse.

How do you open the rear hatch on a Honda CRV?

Press the unlock button from the inside, by doing so all doors will unlock and anybody without the fob can open all the doors including the rear hatch. (fob hatch button will only unlock the rear hatch). The only downside for this is it will unlock all doors.

Where is the release button on a Honda CRV?

We couldn’t both sit in the front seats, and she missed a few things. You don’t normally need a release button inside; if the doors are unlocked, the tailgate will automatically unlock when you go to open it. If you need to pop the tailgate open and the battery’s dead, there’s an access hatch on the inside trim panel.

Is the rear door switch on a Honda CRV failing?

The Honda 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 CRV rear door switch is notorious for failing to open, mostly during cold conditions. This is usually a sign the switch is failing. I did a previous video (link below) on how to troubleshoot if the switch is failing. Loading…

Disconnected the connectors from the rear hatch lock actuator and from the rear hatch switch. With a meter verified that pin #1 of the switch connect reads to ground, and that pin #1 of the actuator connector reads to ground. Measured 11.1 volts at pin #2 of the rear hatch switch.