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Jeep Grand Cherokee Tailgate Won't Open

38 messages,  Last post on May 04, 2013 at 10:42 PM

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What is this discussion about? Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8, SUV

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#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

#38 of 38 Re: Tailgate problem [daddybig] by earns2

May 04, 2013 (10:42 pm)

Replying to: daddybig (May 10, 2010 10:19 pm)
Brilliant thanks worked 1st time I tried it, talegate now open.

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