Faulty Rear Hatch
#1
Faulty Rear Hatch
I have a 2001 Blazer. The rear hatch is an electronic button that pops the glass and has no manual handle as a back up. The electronic switch is broken, I can hear the motor whining inside but it wont disengage the glass. The owners manual said there was an emergancy access hole under the carpet inside the car to override the elctronic switch. I puuled the carpet up and found no such access hole, plus I cant seem to pull the trim off. Anyone no how to over ride the electronics so I can open the rear hatch??
#2
RE: Faulty Rear Hatch
You can open the liftgate, but cannot get the glass to open?
If this is the case, check out my post on how to adjust the rear glass:
https://blazerforum.com/fb.asp?m=22269
In your case, you may be able to drill a hole in the inner trim panel in order to trigger the latch striker, but I'd really have to look at things again to tell you where to drill... The last two pictures in that post show the window latch and the electronic release mechanism.
Let me know if you need more info.
If this is the case, check out my post on how to adjust the rear glass:
https://blazerforum.com/fb.asp?m=22269
In your case, you may be able to drill a hole in the inner trim panel in order to trigger the latch striker, but I'd really have to look at things again to tell you where to drill... The last two pictures in that post show the window latch and the electronic release mechanism.
Let me know if you need more info.
#5
RE: Faulty Rear Hatch
No, I cant open my tailgate until I open my rear window. The window opens up, and the tailgate comes down, its not a one piece tailgate. Didnt know if there was a way to pull the trim off with the window closed or anything other than drilling a hole in the trim.
#7
RE: Faulty Rear Hatch
just a suggestion...my friends trunk on his car used to not open unless someone was slightly pulling on it while he tried to pop it...so my suggestion is to push the button while pulling up... you shouldnt have to pull hard
#10
RE: Faulty Rear Hatch
ORIGINAL: aharris680
I looked at your post, but my problem is I cannot even open the glass to remove the interior panel.
I looked at your post, but my problem is I cannot even open the glass to remove the interior panel.
ORIGINAL: MCas86
i have one...i would go look but i dont have it here @ school...im goin home tomorrow @ 9...if its not resolved by then ill take a look
good luck
i have one...i would go look but i dont have it here @ school...im goin home tomorrow @ 9...if its not resolved by then ill take a look
good luck