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Power hatch motor problems

Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Power hatch motor problems

Today I opened my hatch with the key and not the button inside the car. When I did this, for some reason the motor did not come up like it is supposed to. Now the latch won't catch and I am stuck with a hatch that won't close. Where is the fuse located for this? Also, if the fuse isn't blown, what else could be the issue?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Re: Power hatch motor problems

I believe that the fuse for that is on a seperate circuit next to the fuse box a red wire I think. I am not driving my car today so I cant look at it right now. But mine was not workind and found out it was the fuse. mawbe you have a bad switch?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Re: Power hatch motor problems

When I push the switch I can still hear the latch pop like it is releasing but the motor did not come up. It just happened all of a sudden when I used the key instead of the switch. Thaks for the input.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Re: Power hatch motor problems

Check the relay next to the motor. You will have to remove the cover to see it.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Re: Power hatch motor problems

Well today I removed the relay and it looks like it is in great condition. I am confused with the whole deal. I think I am going to buy a new relay anyways to see if that solves the problem.
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