2013 dodge journey rear hatch door won't lock ?

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Use a can opener

I would have the lock actuator looked at.

40 ft pounds.

Hello Trudy Mixon,

This is going to sound really odd... but I had a problem
that sounded quite similar... The door contact was soooo marginal that the flex in the body while turning.. caused the INTERIOR lights to turn on... as though the door was OPEN.

We found which door by using a piece of sponge held in place with masking tape to EACH DOOR... When we found the offending door... it was like some one had not only smashed the door switch... but also gently dented the inside edge of the door.

We repaired both...
(Either would have fixed the trouble)

We guessed... some body had closed the door on a block of wood... rather than adjust it's clearances correctly...
(( we think ))

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I'm going to suggest that you find each of your door or hatch switches... and cut a piece of sponge or heavy cardboard on the opposing side of each switch. Give it a try.


ELSE...
go to BBB Industries FREE library (registration required)... on TECHNICAL Service Bulletins and wiring diagrams to trace out any electrical commonalities...

Comment me back if I can help.

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I would guess that either the wiring to the hatch lock is broke, or the lock or linkage isn't functioning. Have someone stand at the back of the car when locking the doors and listen for the latch actuator to click, if it does click then it's probably a broken plastic piece on the linkage, if it doesn't then either you have some bad wiring or the actuator itself may be bad.

You can buy after market lift supports

It would be an electyrical problem, mosty likely the lock power actuator is defective

I would guess that either the wiring to the hatch lock is broke, or the lock or linkage isn't functioning. Have someone stand at the back of the car when locking the doors and listen for the latch actuator to click, if it does click then it's probably a broken plastic piece on the linkage, if it doesn't then either you have some bad wiring or the actuator itself may be bad.