How to unlock the rear tailgate in a jeep?

If keyfob in rearpocket or withother keys or in wife’s purse rear button will not work…. Issue seems exclusive to rear gate button Your keyfob has to be pretty close to the liftgate, within three feet according to the 2012 Owner’s Manual, for the button on the liftgate to unlock the doors.

How do you open the rear hatch on a Jeep Liberty?

You will need to remove the rear panel and open up the water barrier on the left side of the door for this. If you can observe the lock activating with your fob or door switch, its definitely mechanical. I confirmed this with mine. Once I had access from inside the cargo area, I noticed a 1/2 inch head screw laying on the bottom.

Is there a power lock on the rear tailgate?

It seems that the button on the rear tailgate that unlocks and locks my JGC Overland has stopped functioning. In the past it worked more that it didn’t. Right now it does nothing. Is there any way to user reset this?

What’s the problem with the power lock on a jeep?

Actually voltage (max 11v) comes to connector when lock or unlock button has been pressed, but if I connect connector with actuator motor and hit lock button, then nothing happens. No problem with unlock button, motor works and spindle moves as should.

What to do when rear hatch on Jeep Liberty won’t open?

Remove the two bolts that secure the latch to the outside of the door hatch with a wrench and pull the broke latch free from the door. Place the new latch inside the door and secure it using the two bolts and the wrench. Push the actuator arm into the side of the door latch and secure it by replacing the C-clip.

What does it mean when your tailgate won’t open?

Tailgate won’t open. Hi everyone/anyone, have just come across a problem with the tailgate/rear window not opening. When the remote is pressed to unlock all the doors, i get a buzz/whine from the rear as if it is trying to unlock, but obviously it won’t!.

What to do if your WJ liftgate won’t open?

The door lock actuator is pretty cheap all considering and VERY easy to swap out on the wj liftgate… usually if you hear a whine, buzz noise its too late, the actuator is gone and this is generally the first step. There is like 1 torx screw 1 connector and it twists out of the door skin.

What’s the best way to unlock a Jeep Liberty?

try manually unlocking with the key if it has the key port on the gate, If not you may need to pop the panel on the back and manually release the gate. 39 people found this helpful.

Where is the unlock button on a 2012 Jeep?

Your keyfob has to be pretty close to the liftgate, within three feet according to the 2012 Owner’s Manual, for the button on the liftgate to unlock the doors. The defect is getting even stranger. Sometimes when I’m behind the tailgate the locks cycle on and off without me even touching the button.

How to fix rear tailgate power lock unlock issue?

After being buggered around by one dealership who replace the book lock and actuator which didn’t solve the problem, another dealer solved it in half an hour by replacing a power relay. Which relay was replaced?? Had this exact issue with my WK2 2011.

How to replace a tailgate lock cylinder [ step by step ]?

Part 1 of 1: Replacing the tailgate lock cylinder Step 1: Remove the access panel.. Lower the tailgate and locate the access panel on the inside of the gate. The screws… Step 2: Locate and remove the old cylinder.. The lock cylinder will be held in a handle housing or retained with a clip… Step …

Why is the rear gate unlock button not working?

If keyfob is alone in front pocket or in one hand meand button will work. If keyfob in rearpocket or withother keys or in wife’s purse rear button will not work…. Issue seems exclusive to rear gate button

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee tailgate not open?

Go to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems topic to discuss the battery problem. It is confusing to have separate issues discussed in a single topic and makes it harder for people to find the information they need. i also have a 96 jeep grand cherokee , my tailgate opens very rarely , how did you get yours to open ?

Why is my liftgate lock button not working?

The liftgate lock button is tied into the computer along with all the other locks. If they are working you may have a loose connection or bad switch. Mine went bad about 3 weeks ago. My dealer checked it out and determined that the button was bad so they ended up ordering a new one which I’m going to have installed tomorrow.

Can you open the trunk of a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

If you or anyone at all gets locked up inside of the trunk of a Jeep Grand Cherokee then you can easily pull on the latch to open it. This is really good input from the designers and engineers since it could literally save someone’s life if there was ever a situation of that sort. How to Open a Stuck Rear Hatch Door of a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

What to do if your tailgate won’t open?

I climbed into the back and noticed the small plastic panel inside the rear door, pushed down on the lever and with the lever pressed down my wife was able to lift the back door open.

Can you lock the liftgate on a Jeep Compass?

I can lock all door locks manually but not the liftgate. It remains unlocked and it does not have a key. It is a 2008 Jeep CompassHelp pls Submitted:9 years ago. Category: Jeep Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Jeep Question Share this conversation Answered in 8 minutes by: 12/26/2011 Jeep Mechanic: Don – Mo Lurch, Mechanic replied 9 years ago

Why is the liftgate on my Jeep not closing?

Stop it from lowering so you can keep it open and at least use it at that less than fully open position and it will switch off and go into manual only mode. It won’t shut by any of the electrical options and you will have to manually shut it then also. All fixed from the dealer…contact issue.

Where is the primary lock on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

For my Jeep the rear tailgate was the primary lock port. The security had been changed. Try each doors (unlock, lock and unlock) after reconnecting the battery. The security may believe it is a break-in. 9 people found this helpful. Thank you guys for this; my primary lock was the passenger door. 5 people found this helpful.

How to reset the security system on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

take your key and turn the drivers side door lock to the right , then left and then right again …this will reset the security system. 26 people found this helpful. 2002 Grand Cherokee. Here’s what happened to me: At every start, the engine would run for ~3 seconds, then die. Here’s the solution: Use only a Jeep key made by Jeep.

Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee door lock not working?

I pushed the black boot between the door jam back and found the power wire broke (orange w/black tracer)fixed it but it st up lol is not working. I did the battery thing for 30 min also. Still nothing. I’m losing my mind here. 18 people found this helpful. My 2004Jeep Grand Cherokee driver door locks and all windows stopped working.

What kind of door lock does a Jeep Cherokee have?

Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37″ Toyo MTs. I will assume you have a 4 door Cherokee.

What’s the problem with my 1998 Jeep Cherokee?

1998 jeep Cherokee classic has door locking/unlocking problem. sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. passenger door lock makes a ticking noise when I push the door lock on drivers door. nothing will lock or unlock electronically. any help on how to fix would be very helpful. oldman44oldjeep98, May 1, 2018.

Is the power door lock on a Jeep Grand Cherokee working?

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. 2004 Jeep grand cherokee power door locks and windows stopped working. found the problem and fixed it. Also the interior lights would not turn off and the jeep did not register as an open door. the FoB lock would not work either. Loading…

What to do if your Jeep Cherokee lift gate stops working?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2014 Cherokee problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Lift gate stopped latching. Dealer replaced electric latch ($470 repair, out of warranty). Next day problem re-appeared, car battery dead. Called dealer and they attempted to fix later that day.

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