What does it mean when your rear hatch does not open?
If you cannot lock your ML hatch, but you can unlock it, then the actuator is broken since it can push but not pull the lock. If you cannot lock or unlock the hatch, and there is no noise, then your actuator is not working (electrical), if it makes noise but cannot lock/unlock, then the actuator, which contains plastic must be all broken.
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).
Why is the rear trunk latch not working?
It did this on occasion before when it was very cold, but now its stopped completely. If I open the hatch, I can rotate the ‘locking hook’ on the hatch release with my fingers until it is in the ‘closed’ position and the alarm then ‘locks’ and the horn beeps its ‘locked’ signal. …but the trunk locking hook does not stay in the closed position.
What to do if your rear hatch won’t open?
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What should I do if my trunk lock actuator is broken?
If you try to unlock the trunk with the fob or switch in your car and it doesn’t work, but the manual lock works fine, this is a clear cut signal that your trunk lock actuator is broken. There is no repair that can be done at this point and you will have to contact a mechanic so they can replace the trunk lock actuator.
Why is my trunk lock not working properly?
One of the major issues that can occur with this device is that the motor will work, but the locking mechanism does not. A locking mechanism has multiple components inside the actuator; one of which is a linkage system that manually moves the lock to the open position when the actuator is activated.
Why is my car door lock not working?
Almost all modern cars have computers that come into play when controlling door locks. Fortunately, these computer systems are rarely an issue when it comes to malfunctioning door locks. If there is a problem within the car’s ECM (computer) that’s causing your door locks to fail, a check engine light will usually illuminate on the dash.
Why is the rear hatch on my Mercedes not opening?
If you cannot lock or unlock the hatch, and there is no noise, then your actuator is not working (electrical), if it makes noise but cannot lock/unlock, then the actuator, which contains plastic must be all broken.
Why is the rear hatch on my ml430 stuck?
ML430, the rear hatch was rarely used and the handle on the outside was sticky, at some point someone had tried to open it and it stuck in the partly open position instead of returning to the ‘normal’ position after use.
What to do if your rear hatch is stuck?
Something with a tube extension on a spray can will be easiest. Just lubricate the pivot point (hinge) at each end of the latch handle. If it is still sticky remove the little cover so you can get more lubricant to it. The exterior handle (to the rear hatch on my ’98 ML 320) has always been very sticky.
Why is my rear hatch lock not working?
If the latch is all the way across, the release button on the tail gate should have no problem releasing the latch regardless of if it is closed to the bottom tail gate or not. It is unfortunate that the wireless system is not working, as that would be critical to diagnosing this further without the need for any special tools.
Why is the back hatch on my Dodge Caliber not opening?
So by now, you should know if the problem was a solenoid or latch handle. If the door still doesn’t want to open, the latch tooth may just be jammed due to a foreign object or misalignment of something. Try pushing and pulling the hatch to loosen it and go through the procedure again.
How does a rear hatch on a car work?
After opening the hatch and really examining how the hatch worked I see that there are 2 cables. One cable is connected to the outside handle which releases the hatch when the handle is pulled. The 2nd cable operates the actual locking system.
What to do if your back hatch won’t open?
One of those keychain flashlights is perfect. You may be able to also use the flashlight on the interior roof of the car now above your head. You should see a cable wire with a pall at the end near the middle much like you would see at the end of your bike brakes.