Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

What do hinges have to do with this?

This thread is about is the tailgate latch mechanism on my 98 GC that
doesn't always open when I lift the handle.

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

I thought I wrote there was no zerk fitting for you to lubricate
like the Real Jeeps.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Cappy2112 wrote:
>
> So what exactly goes wrong?
> IS it the latch itself? Is it the solenoid actuating the latch?
> When I press the remote control, I hear the solenoid engaging in the
> tailgate.
> Whether the solenoid is actually connected to anything- I don't know.
>
> I'm not sure how to get inside to take a look- to see if I want to go
> any further on my own.

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

I thought I wrote there was no zerk fitting for you to lubricate
like the Real Jeeps.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Cappy2112 wrote:
>
> So what exactly goes wrong?
> IS it the latch itself? Is it the solenoid actuating the latch?
> When I press the remote control, I hear the solenoid engaging in the
> tailgate.
> Whether the solenoid is actually connected to anything- I don't know.
>
> I'm not sure how to get inside to take a look- to see if I want to go
> any further on my own.

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

I thought I wrote there was no zerk fitting for you to lubricate
like the Real Jeeps.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Cappy2112 wrote:
>
> So what exactly goes wrong?
> IS it the latch itself? Is it the solenoid actuating the latch?
> When I press the remote control, I hear the solenoid engaging in the
> tailgate.
> Whether the solenoid is actually connected to anything- I don't know.
>
> I'm not sure how to get inside to take a look- to see if I want to go
> any further on my own.

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

I thought I wrote there was no zerk fitting for you to lubricate
like the Real Jeeps.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Cappy2112 wrote:
>
> So what exactly goes wrong?
> IS it the latch itself? Is it the solenoid actuating the latch?
> When I press the remote control, I hear the solenoid engaging in the
> tailgate.
> Whether the solenoid is actually connected to anything- I don't know.
>
> I'm not sure how to get inside to take a look- to see if I want to go
> any further on my own.

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

Your lock is probably corroded and that is stopping it from
working. You will have to take off the interior door panel
from the tailgate to get at the lock. Much easier if you can
coax the tailgate to open. I've had this experience. Just buy
a new latch mechanism and install it and put the Interior panel back
on...

Walt Johnson

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

Your lock is probably corroded and that is stopping it from
working. You will have to take off the interior door panel
from the tailgate to get at the lock. Much easier if you can
coax the tailgate to open. I've had this experience. Just buy
a new latch mechanism and install it and put the Interior panel back
on...

Walt Johnson

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

Your lock is probably corroded and that is stopping it from
working. You will have to take off the interior door panel
from the tailgate to get at the lock. Much easier if you can
coax the tailgate to open. I've had this experience. Just buy
a new latch mechanism and install it and put the Interior panel back
on...

Walt Johnson

Re: 98 Grand Cherokee- tailgate latch gets stuck
 

Your lock is probably corroded and that is stopping it from
working. You will have to take off the interior door panel
from the tailgate to get at the lock. Much easier if you can
coax the tailgate to open. I've had this experience. Just buy
a new latch mechanism and install it and put the Interior panel back
on...

Walt Johnson