Latch of trunk won't open.. lots of clicking noise.

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Hatchback won't lock on saab 9-3

I had the very same problem with my 2002 Saab 9-3 after I manually moved the trunk latch to the locked position "out of curiosity..." Then I noticed there is a handle you can pull to release latch opening it up! Very simple remedy... It is a glow in the dark green plastic handle hanging down when the trunk/hatch is open dead center, just in slightly behind latch... Gently pull handle until you hear and see the latch click into the open position...Let me know how You make out. BTW: Toyota Camry has the same set up,same color as well...lol Good Luck!

Oct 16, 2012 • 2002 Saab 9-3 SE

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Trunk won't latch closed

move the latch up slamming it knock it lower

Sep 01, 2012 • 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis

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Trunk won't open

Lower the back seat and crawl into the trunk and see what the latch is doing when you activate the key fob. the trunk lid will have to be open to enable any repairs. Also an emergency release cable is probably visible (yellow handle) inside the trunk and will Open the trunk lid.

Mar 10, 2017 • 2007 Toyota Camry

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Trunk won't open

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06 hhr hatch won't open. with key fob or by pushing membrane outside hatch..no emergency button inside panel to open hatch, how can i get it open??

there is a releas hatch on get into the trunk take off the little gray peice on the talgat itself get a long flat tool and opean it

Sep 20, 2011 • 2006 Chevrolet HHR

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Liftgate wont open, have to use the key, but if I press the key to close the rear lift gate it will close it.

can you hear the latch release when you try to open? if no clicking noise is heard then most likely a bad latch assembly. also check the rear door control module to see if smells burnt, if it does it won't send open signal. the module is located behind the plastic shroud on the left of the rear hatch.

Jul 20, 2011 • 2003 Chrysler Town & Country

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'91 LS400, trunk will not open. key will not turn, electric latch switch clicks but won't open. valet lock in open position. Tried 1) disconnect battery, reconnect battery, use switch, push down on...

If you hear the sound of the electric latch switch, then it's working but stuck somehow. Just put the key in the switch and turn it to the right and then pull up the trunk or ask someone to help you. it will open. I tried it today and it opened with me. It was stuck from inside by some kind of a broken plastic pieces. Just removed it and now it's working fine. good luck

May 26, 2011 • 1991 Lexus LS 400

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The trunk release (both on the door and on the key fob) stopped releasing the trunk lock on my 2002 Saab. The only way to open the trunk is through the emergency release pull inside the trunk. Is there a...

If the fuse is okay, check to see that the latch is not bound in some way, and that it is properly lubricated. A dry latch sometimes will not release.

Nov 02, 2009 • 2002 Saab 9-5

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2004 Malibu Maxx - Hatch won't open either through any options

battery in the fob may be flat!

Jul 18, 2009 • 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

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Back hatch door closed on strap of backpack-now can't open door

Try pressing down on the trunk /hatch and at the same time turn the key to try and open it. It might take a lot of downware pressure to finally get it to come open.

Nov 12, 2008 • 2006 Toyota Highlander

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Had the same exact trouble. Changed the relay #36. Check the owners manual pages that show where all of the fuses/relays are. The fuse box for this relay is in the trunk area so I had to crawl in cuz the trunk wouldn't open. Good uck...hope this helps

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THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFORMATION... IT DEFINETLY WAS THE RELAY SWITCH. WE WENT AND BOUGHT A USED ELECTRIC ASSEMBLY LATCH AND THAT IS NOT WHAT IT WAS IT DONE THE SAME THING... EVEN GM SAID THATS WHAT IT WAS, THE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS OVER 200.00 I LIKE TO GIVE THEM A PIECE OF MINE... WHY DIDNT THEY SAY IT COULD BE THE RELAY.... WELL ANYWAY, THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION....

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Before it stops working at all, check the solenoid that operates the lock for good connection and ground. If that's OK you will need to change it.

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