Latch on hatchback locked in the closed position

Door is open, latch is closed. Use a screwdriver and place it in the latch. Using the door handle, release the latch while pulling the latch open. Now, close the door.

Heidi, No electric release. The latch is probably stuck. While you pull the interior hood release have an assistant push down and pull up repeatably/vigorously until hood releases from stuck position. Lube latch and cable before closing hood. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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If you look at the latch mechanism on the door you will see a slotted piece that will line up with the latch receiver on the door post. When the door is open, this slot should be turned so that it can grab the receiver when you close the door. Try moving it into the proper position while manually pulling the door open handle.

The latch is usually adjustable. Loosen the latch fasteners, pull the latch outward while retightening the fasteners.

i think you can only buy it as an assembly,ive done a few where the lock actuator went bad and had to replace latch, it was all one part.

The same "latch" secures the trunk closed.
The key, electric relay and button operate the same latch.
IF the trunk fails to open, the "latch" is not completely releasing from the catch that secures it.
The next time that you open it, inspect the adjustment of the latch assembly. It has 2 bolts that secure it. You can loosen them and adjust the assembly to a slight more open position - so that each time you operate the latch, it releases from the catch.

Don't move the assembly too far - or the trunk will not be able to lock closed at all.

I have seen some times the latch assemblys get rusty or dirty and the inside or outside door handles are pulled and the latch assembly siezes in the open position not allowing the door to latch closed..but this may not be the case .. check to see also if the child lock switch position is not stuck in the halfway position, also check if the latch has not flipped to the close position before the door was closed thus jamming the striker latch..this can be fixed by pulling the catch out while opening the door handle..hope this helps good luck...

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1. Open glove box door.
2. Push latch to close position.
3. Put in lock position and remove key.
4. Push in tab.
5. Insert key.
6. Turn key to unlatch position and pull lock out.
7. If the latch needs to be replace un-screw collar.
8. Reverse to re-install.

LATCH OR STRIKER NEEDS ADJUSTMENT,ONE OF THE TWO ARE ADJUSTABLE,IF YOU HAVE TO SLAM IT,IT MIGHT ALSO NEED LATCH,BUT MAKE SURE LATCH ISN'T IN THE LOCKED POSITION,IF IS GET A SCREWDRIVER PUT KEY IN TURN KEEP THE WAY IT GOES TO OPEN PUT SCREWDRIVER IN CLOSED LATCH HOLE AND PULL ON,IF DOES OPEN IT PROBABLY WILL NEED LATCH

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