A Different Kinda Hatchback problem

[sp3ct3r]

While installing a new stereo I managed to botch my new head unit, blow the fuse for all my interior lights and now for some reason my hatch won't latch, it just stays open.

It's currently shut via Duct Tape..


Any ideas on how this came to be...?

 

[ShafferNY]

I'd start by check the solenoid at the latch and the latch assembly.

 

[JeepJeepster]

New word for me!

botch (b

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ch)tr.v. botched, botch·ing, botch·es 1. To ruin through clumsiness.
2. To make or perform clumsily; bungle.
3. To repair or mend clumsily.

I take it that you replaced the fuse and the interior lights are working? If you pull on the handle can you hear the solenoid for the glass clicking?

Have you checked the fuse for the rear glass? Im not sure if its on the same fuse as the interior lights or not.

 

[sp3ct3r]

Yeah it's the same fuse.


I removed the panel covering the inside of the gate and such and climbed on in then had someone else try and push the glass shut and I noticed the little "lock" that secures the gate just wasn't being pushed back enough to actually lock. But no matter how much pressure we applied, on the glass or the lock itself, I couldn't manage to get it locked. However when I just ouch it with my finger it goes with minimal effort..

I'm thinking I may just concede and take it to the local Jeep dealership on Monday..

Unless anyone can suggest anything else.

Oh but yeah the solenoid does click when I pull the handle, so it seems the electrical side is in order.

 

[sp3ct3r]

And as an update:

It turns out my new head unit is perfectly fine, I just messed up with some wiring.

I'll now be cruising to tunes from my Apline ida-X100 \\/

 

[Ry' N Jen]

And as an update:

It turns out my new head unit is perfectly fine, I just messed up with some wiring.

I'll now be cruising to tunes from my Apline ida-X100 \\/

With your rear tail gate glass open?

 

[sp3ct3r]

Of course.
Haha

No, I've managed a clever little rig to close it, only not latched, inside my jeep, so that one can't tell from the outside that it's open-able.

It's sitting in my garage though, and probably won't use it until I go to school Monday. Then after school it's straight to the dealership.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Of course.
Haha

No, I've managed a clever little rig to close it, only not latched, inside my jeep, so that one can't tell from the outside that it's open-able.

It's sitting in my garage though, and probably won't use it until I go to school Monday. Then after school it's straight to the dealership.

Just out of curiosity but did you pull the rear gate door trim off and look to see if something might be obstructing the glass lock mechanism? Maybe hose the whole door latch/window mechanism down with a can of WD40 and lube 'er up like a 14 year old school girl! (naughty) Who knows, might just unstick the sticky.

 

[sp3ct3r]

Just out of curiosity but did you pull the rear gate door trim off and look to see if something might be obstructing the glass lock mechanism? Maybe hose the whole door latch/window mechanism down with a can of WD40 and lube 'er up like a 14 year old school girl! (naughty) Who knows, might just unstick the sticky.

Yep, I've got the whole panel off. But nothing appears out of the ordinary.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

You sure that lock mechanism is made in the US?

 

[sp3ct3r]

I honestly have no idea..

 

[Overlander BC]

Yeah it's the same fuse.


I removed the panel covering the inside of the gate and such and climbed on in then had someone else try and push the glass shut and I noticed the little "lock" that secures the gate just wasn't being pushed back enough to actually lock. But no matter how much pressure we applied, on the glass or the lock itself, I couldn't manage to get it locked. However when I just ouch it with my finger it goes with minimal effort..

I'm thinking I may just concede and take it to the local Jeep dealership on Monday..

Unless anyone can suggest anything else.

Oh but yeah the solenoid does click when I pull the handle, so it seems the electrical side is in order.

Did you ever figure this out? I've been adjusting the entire mechanism, forward and back, to no avail. I considered using washers to lift the entire mechanism up a bit and see if that helps

 

[Overlander BC]

So I made some progress. Turns out the plastic coating on the inside of the latch mechanism wears down. Planned obsolescence BUSTED!!! Tomorrow I'll follow up with a permanent solution

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[WWDiesel]

Amazon and others list them:
Genuine Chrysler 55360357AC Liftgate Glass Latch Mechanism
Google the part number.

 

[Overlander BC]

Amazon and others list them:
Genuine Chrysler 55360357AC Liftgate Glass Latch Mechanism
Google the part number.

It seems like a no brainer, but once you see what they want for that. I permanently fixed it today. Part 2 of the video series will be up shortly. Planned obsolescence. The concept of building things to break so you have to re buy it, forces me to do anything possible not to support that.

 

[Overlander BC]

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[eric1514]

This discussion made me go out and put some sticky grease on the latch and the loop on the window.