Wondering where liftgate motor is located on 2005 Dodge Magnum?

Question edited for clarity.
Question moved to model category.

It is a known issue.

Help! Power Liftgate Stuck In Open Position!

chryslerminivan.net https://www.chryslerminivan.net > threads > help-pow...
Jun 28, 2019 - And my current one is an '04 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT AWD. And I'm very "ticked off" at it today. The power liftgate is stuck open!! There is no way I can see to ...

rear hatch stuck ' The Chrysler Minivan Fan Club Forums
Feb 13, 2007
Power Liftgate Problem ' The Chrysler Minivan Fan Club Forums
Aug 29, 2005
Power liftgate problem ' The Chrysler Minivan Fan Club Forums
Jun 28, 2019
Manually unlock liftgate from inside??
Jul 12, 2018
More results from www.chryslerminivan.net

2005 Dodge Caravan power liftgate stuck open, can't get it

JustAnswer https://www.justanswer.com > Dodge Repair
Jun 14, 2016 - 2005 Dodge Caravan power liftgate stuck open, can't get it down with key or inside button at driver's seat.

1 answer · Top answer: Hello and welcome to JustAnswer! The problem may be mechanical or electr

Does it have a power lift gate ? Do you know anything about automotive electrical systems ? How to use a wiring diagram along with a digital volt ohmmeter to test electrical circuits . ?
Power Liftgate
The power liftgate feature will allow the customer to automatically open or close the liftgate by activating the interior open/close switch, the remote keyless entry transmitter, or by manually initiating liftgate movement. The power liftgate uses a power cinch system to latch the liftgate.
The power liftgate system consists of:

• Power liftgate control switch (located in the overhead console)
• Power liftgate motors (located in the rear headliner area)
• Optical sensor and power liftgate encoder wheel (located in the left power liftgate motor assembly)
• Pinch strip switches (located on the body by the liftgate)
• Home position switch (located on the cinch actuator)
• Forkbolt switch (located on the cinching latch assembly)
• Detent switch (located on the cinching latch assembly)
• Liftgate close chime module (located in a unit external from the power liftgate module)

The forkbolt and detent switch are located on the cinch latch assembly and the home position switch is located on the cinch actuator assembly. For information on removal of the latch or cinch actuator assembly, refer to Section 501-14 .
The power liftgate may not operate under the following conditions:

• a low voltage or dead battery.
• a disconnected battery.
• a power liftgate that has been left open for more than six hours.
• a power liftgate that has been manually closed and left ajar.

If any of these conditions has occurred, the power liftgate must be reset before performing any pinpoint tests. For additional information, refer to Power Liftgate Initialization .

Power Liftgate Initialization NOTE: If the power liftgate system is turned OFF in the message center, the system cannot be activated with any switches or with the liftgate handle. The system will need to be turned ON for any power operation to occur.
NOTE: The power liftgate may not operate under the following conditions:

• a low voltage or dead battery.
• a disconnected battery
• a power liftgate that has been left open for more than six hours.
• a power liftgate that has been manually closed and left ajar.

If any of these conditions has occurred, the power liftgate must be reset.

1. Manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.

1. NOTE: If the power liftgate does not open during this step, refer to the symptom chart to diagnose the power liftgate for no operation. Power open the power liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console switch.

1. Once the power liftgate is fully open, close the power liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console switch.
2. your best bet mite be to have a qualified repair shop check it out .

From the GM 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual:

Remove Spoiler:
1. Open the liftgate
2. Remove the liftgate upper interior trim panel to expose the center bolt
3. Remove the spoiler to liftgate bolts (3)
4. Disconnect the stop lamp harness
5. Disconnect the rear washer hose
6. Lift the spoiler to disengage the locating retainers and remove the spoiler from the liftgate

Remove the high mounted stop lamp assembly:
1. Remove the spoiler to high mounted stop lamp screws
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
3. Disconnect the washer hose
4. Remove the stop lamp from the spoiler

Install the high mounted stop lamp assembly:
1. Position the stop lamp assembly to the spoiler
2. Connect the washer hose
3. Connect the electrical connector
4. Install the spoiler to high mounted stop lamp screws, tighten to 2 N-m (18 lb in)

Install Spoiler:
1. Position spoiler loosely over the liftgate
2. Connect the rear washer hose
3. Connect the stop lamp harness
4.Push down the spoiler to the liftgate to secure the locking tab retainers
5. Install the spoiler to liftgate bolts; tighten to 2 N-m (18 lb in)
6. Install the liftgate upper interior trim panel
7. Close liftgate

Detrim the lift gate and replace the latch mounted switch.

It very likely the electric liftgate lock actuator motor is defective.

Should be access through the rear seat armrest .

{: ) Liftgate Access Plug is located at the bottom center area of the liftgate trim panel.
From inside the vehicle lower the second and third, if applicable, row seats.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the access plug from the liftgate lower interior trim panel. It is like a round and smooth plastic grommet.
Push on a silver lever located on the right just through the access hole to unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate from the outside of the vehicle using the exterior handle.

Where is fuse 11

Here's a link to the owners manual free download. Simply put year and model in and it will bring up your manual.

Fuse block information begins on page 307 and ends on page 312

The easy part is you just need the latch for the liftgate. The hard part is getting to it and opening the liftgate to replace the latch. You should be able to pull the liftgate trim off most of the way with the gate closed and try to manually actuate the latch to open the gate. You may have to go so far as breaking the latch from the inside to open the gate and then replace your latch.