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Tailgate won't open

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Hamptgx, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. Hamptgx

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    Tailgate switch won't unlatch rear hatch. It's new (2 weeks installed), aux battery is 3 weeks old and fully charged. Just finished putting new struts on front and rear. Replaced pass side tailight, near as I can see all power leads connected, can feel gate switch move when depressed, it's like the mechanism isn't getting power, is there a fuse feeding this? Any pointers would be appreciated.
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    does the fob work and car start?

    crawl in through the back and see if the interior release works. take a flashlight and o/m.
     
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    Will it unlock the other doors. If so the actuators probably just not moving needs to be glued or the motor needs to be cleaned inside or replace

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    I think I had to remove cover and used a ice pick to push the latch open then push up all at the same time two man job easier. If there's a latch let me know

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    will doo
     
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    Yep, something had to be loose, once I took everything out and checked all connections it started working again. Go figure?
     
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    Do you have a water leak may have corrosion in the connector fall The wire to the side of the hatch the a connector if you have a leak it'll probably be green when you take it apart

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