How to fix locked liftgate on 2008 jeep grand cherokee ?

SOURCE: windows and lock wont operate on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I just had the same with mine, pull the rubber boot back on the drivers side front door and look for a severed wire, mine was black...simply spliced the wires back together and problem solved!

SOURCE: open glass of liftgate 2000 jeep grand cherokee

there is a button outside on the liftgate where the licence plate light is . push button up to open glass

SOURCE: My liftgate is closed but my sensor is telling me it's not.

sounds like a defective liftgate latch assembly..ajar switch is part of latch..dealer item

SOURCE: How do you get liftgate open on a 97 Laredo with a broken lock?

You need to remove the panel from the liftgate and unlock and open it manually at the latch. It is not fun, but you can get the panel off with the hatch closed.

SOURCE: 1993 jeep grand cherokee liftgate wont open

i just fixed the liftgate on my 1998 JGC Laredo this afternoon: door handle, when lifted, does not release latch mechanism

here is a solution that may apply to you...

1. open liftgate flipper window
2. remove door panel screws from inside
3. use coat hanger to pull up on locking mechanism arm (at the bottom) to release latch mechanism
4. with door now open, remove remaining door panel screws to completely remove door panel
5. adjust the positioning of the latch rod in its retaining clip (open clip and reposition rod)
in my case, I had took much slack and repositioned the rod by a few threads (about 1/8th inch) in the clip.
be sure rod is seated fully in the clip and that the clip is securely closed
5. test your fix before re-assembling everything

want a long, detailed version? let me know.