rear harch won't release

[richduty455]

My 97 T/A rear hatch is not releasing. If I click the hatch release inside or if i hit the button on the remote for the hatch it won't open. I hear the relay clicking up front but they release is not working. Anyone have something similar to this happen? The hatch opens with the key perfectly.

[WildBillyT]

If you stand behind it, use the remote, and quickly lift it, does it open?

[sweetbmxrider]

Can you hear the release "popping" in the back when you release it? Its a pretty distinct noise and I hear that over the relay clicking.

[WSex]

mine does that too
press down on the hatch hit the release button and lift

[WS6_CAIT]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

If you stand behind it, use the remote, and quickly lift it, does it open?

^this

[WildBillyT]

Oh, and if what I said works, your hatch struts are shot. Join the masses. LOL.

[richduty455]

no I don't hear the release popping.....even if i pull on it and hit the button nothing....i even tried to hit the button with the hatch open....nothing.

[sweetbmxrider]

Check for power to the release when operating the release.