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2005 jeep cherokee tailgate wont open

quidsin
quidsin Posts: 336 Forumite
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone can help.
For some reason the tailgate on my cherokee wont open, the glass opens ok, but it seems the lock is staying locked.

Any suggestions please???

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  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I don't think it will be relevant but is the battery flat?

    Have you tried opening it on the key fob and on the drivers door lock?

    If you need me too look at one I will when the boss gets home from her mother's.
  • quidsin
    quidsin Posts: 336 Forumite
    Right, i've just managed to unplug the connector to the latch assembly, the voltage is working ok to it when the fob is pressed to lock/ unlock. Looks like a faulty motor. Now i'm challenged with a locked tailgate and trying to get the latch off. Took a look at the service manual and it looks like the latch assembly is screwed from the outside. Any ideas???
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