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Jeep Grand Cherokee Tailgate Won't Open

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#28 of 38 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport Tailgate wont open... by nokturnel25

May 19, 2009 (4:42 pm)

Just out of the blue my tailgate won't open it locks and unlocks but won't open any ideas how how to fix this?
is there a fuse or some thing?

#29 of 38 Re: 01 GC - Tailgate won't open [cvgtpc1] by kayytte23

Sep 08, 2009 (6:31 pm)

Replying to: cvgtpc1 (Feb 02, 2009 7:03 pm)
Did you ever get this fixed or figure out what it was? Am having the same problem and scared to take to dealship for in fear how much its going to cost. Just started today and tailgate will not open at all and making noise when use remote or switch inside. Sounds like your problem. Let me know if any ideas. thanks!

#31 of 38 Re: 01 GC - Tailgate won't open [kayytte23] by Marjorie9869

Sep 08, 2009 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: kayytte23 (Sep 08, 2009 6:31 pm)
No, it is not fixed. We did go a dealer and he told us that there is no solution. The next year model has fixed the problem. He did tell us something that we could do---Remove the back panel on the tail gate, pull the mechanism out and replace it with one from the next year. Supposedly that will cure it. But since I have other vehicles I just never got around to do it. I did remove the panel, Ya, right! Now it sits in my drive with the back end all torn up. Let me know how it goes.

#32 of 38 Re: 01 GC - Tailgate won't open [kayytte23] by oshea

Sep 12, 2009 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: kayytte23 (Sep 08, 2009 6:31 pm)
What I did was in fact open up the tail gate, take off the plastic inside cover, reach in the hole that gives you access towards the locking mechanism, look for the little arm that operates what appears to operate the lock/release trigger and pull it up or down (can't remember). There is a nut on this arm, adjust the nut up or down to the lock release works again/easier and retighten nut to this 'new' position. The adjustment was slight as I remember. Seems this nut loosens over time. Hope this helps. You will need a small flashlight and maybe a small pliers and some spray like WD 40.

#33 of 38 Re: 01 GC - Tailgate won't open [oshea] by mcjt22

Mar 02, 2010 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: oshea (Sep 12, 2009 12:22 pm)
I actually took off the plastic got my hand in there, theres a slide bar on mine that was rusted to the bolt and washer simply cleaned it off with some PB blaster wire brushed it sprayed some ANTI-seize lubricant an put some ball bearing grease on it haven't had a problem since!

#34 of 38 Re: Tailgate problem [jeeps2] by daddybig

May 10, 2010 (10:19 pm)

Replying to: jeeps2 (Mar 24, 2007 6:28 am)
My 95 GC has the same tailgate problem, but how I get it open is with your right hand you have to put your thumb on the key hole and push in fairly hard while pulling the handle...it works every time for me!

#35 of 38 2006 JGC Laredo tailgate will not open by architectkmp

Feb 07, 2011 (5:35 pm)

Last Saturday, for no obvious reason, the tailgate on my 2006 JGC Laredo will not open. Only thing that I did was a car wash.
 
Normally, when one activates the "unlock" mode with the keyless remote, one hears a clicking sound of the tailgate locking mechanism. Now I only hear the sounds of the front row and second row doors, either locking or unlocking. No sound from the tailgate. The tailgate handle, when pulled, moves in the normal range of motion, but does nothing.
 
On the inside of the tailgate, there is a plastic button, hole-cover about 1 1/2" in diameter.
 
Q: Is it an access cover for a door release (override?)?
 
Q: How does on get the door open without the keyless remote?
 
Thanks for your help
 
Keith
2006 JGCL
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#36 of 38 Re: 2006 JGC Laredo tailgate will not open [architectkmp] by crs4

Aug 10, 2011 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: architectkmp (Feb 07, 2011 5:35 pm)
Have a 2000 JGCL and rear lock is driving me nutz. Any luck with fixing the rear gate? have the same problem and need to be able to lock/unlock the back so when out running around or at work I wont have to worry about anyone getting in through the back. The front door I can use the key to lock and such but the rear there is no key hole....found the back little opening to get to the release bar but how can I lock it? Man this is driving me crazy...lol

#37 of 38 Re: Tailgate problem [daddybig] by jeepmab

Mar 29, 2012 (7:44 am)

Replying to: daddybig (May 10, 2010 10:19 pm)
your a genius!!!! that worked ......... thanks

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