My hatch release decided to stop working. I don't have the key for the hatch but have a replacement lock. But the only way to open it is figure out why my release isn't working. I pulled apart my console today. Wires look fine. When I hit the switch the relay clicks. I new to the whole electronics thing so can someone tell me if that means the relay is bad? If so I'll replace it but if not does anyone have a suggestion for what I should try next? Thanks for any help.

 

Mine did the same thing yesterday and i had to unplug the wires from the switch and the relay and clean the connections and it works fine now

 

Does it not work when the engine is off either? On mine the engine must be off for the release to work. Try checking the e-brake switch under the center console... i think that may have something to do with it because the e-brake must be engaged for the hatch release to work while the engine is running.

Also, just because the relay is clicking doesn't mean that it's working

 

It worked fine up until the moment I was about to change the lock. The switch would work with the engine off or on as long as it was in park. Also when it worked I didn't need the ebrake engaged.

 

sorry i should have asked if it was auto or manual. If they relay is working, you need to check for power at the latch