Questions & Answers for: Jeep Grand Cherokee tailgate latch

...cherokee! Try pushing in hard near the latch on the tailgate on the outside then pulling it open. I tried everything before stumbling on to this solution!! Lube up the latch and you should be

...tailgate latch assembly. I cut the two wires leading to this switch, but kept having the problem. Eventually, i traced the wires and found the second switch, which is for the rear glass. It is near ...

...it by hand. We did this at the dealer all the time. Try pushing inward first then pull up the tailgate. Many times the latch becomes mis-aligned. Have the dealer adjust the catch on the tailgate

tailgate window latch is). Got a metal coat hanger. straightened it and made a hook at one end. carefully pushed the plastic part of the tailgate towards the inside slid the coat hanger straight down

...agent to the entire latch system. Though, in some cases, it could just be that something got caught in between the latch and the trunk as the tailgate shut and thats why it got stuck. Good

...latch on the tailgate is new. I haven't confirmed whether the coolant sensor is truly bad or not. I'm guessing the computer may be bad. How do I check it? and if it is bad can I replace it myself or ...

tailgate latched but light is on not latched Push on the switch with gate up if light goes out adjust switch out a Little or adjust trunk a little tighter

...tailgate latch mechanism without compromising the integrity of the plastic panel that covers the inside of the lift gate? 1997 jeep cherokee You just go to the link I attached I'm sure you will get ...

...tailgate is unlocked? Does it unlock with a remote? Electrical pushbutton? or a handle? Push in on the hatch while pulling on the handle. The latch mechanism can fall out of adjustment over time and ...

tailgate will not close? it is beeping. I am going to suggest check the grip jaw / that's what I call it it's the closure on door part that latches and grabs the latch bar or bracket on the other side