SUV Power Liftgate Won't Open? Bad Switch or Latch? How to Find Out!

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This video shows you how to diagnose electric door latches! Modern cars with power door release and actuation rely on electrical activation with buttons and switches! Unfortunately, like other electrical components, they have several avenues of failure: wiring, fuses, shorts, and even communication with other systems. Watch this video to see how to diagnose these problems, and why our rear door wouldn't open. The answer may surprise you!
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[@toddowen7099]

All vehicles should have a KEY OPTION!!!

[@lindaglessner3400]

Amen!!!!

[@Outbreakunit35]

This helped a lot! I had the same problem and after watching the full vid the first thing i checked was if the shifter was fully in park, and it wasnt! Thanks!

[@alexriley5854]

Great step by step troubleshooting video. After reseating the 30 a relay it worked

[@1AAuto]

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[@googleplusisdead]

Thanks. This is the stuff that scares me from buying anything current since I tend to keep my vehicles a long time. 2005 Prius, 190K miles, going strong... :)

[@1AAuto]

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[@Andrew-rb4gs]

Need a keyhole in the outer portion of the door. Damn electronic actuators.

[@sagifern4444]

Great video. What do you mean by reprogramming the transmission? How is it done?

[@syphon201]

What happens if the latch release is broken and you can’t open it manually anymore? How do you open it to replace the latch actuator?

[@K7DFA]

Just a "heads up": I believe that it's a rare thing, but, I've run across a fuse that was visually "intact", but, electrically it was "open"! Always believe the test light, and only believe your eyes when you can SEE that the fuse is "blown"!

[@RadoHudran]

That's cool yes

[@donpech1422]

Hey just to help if this would. My gate was stuck and i tried everything even my fuse was good. So u just pull out the fuse and count to 20 and put it back in and wow i work perfectly fine. I believe dusting issue was the problem

[@bikeeron]

Thanks, this really helped.

[@lta3954]

My lift gate still opens and closes but not automatically. When I hit the button, I can hear the motor trying to do its job, but the trunk doesn’t open. I have to pull it all the way up. & to close it, when I hit the button, I hear the motor trying to close it but again I have to force it shut. Would this be bad fuses? Or would I need to replace the equipment that automatically opens & closes the lift gate?

[@peterchon3515]

Very well explained. Two thumbs up

[@1AAuto]

+Peter Chon Thanks for the feedback!

[@dutchloveRC]

That was good info friend

[@ladybugmom10]

I fixed it!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@zianadir]

excellent video. well done

[@mahmoudalshawi2010]

I really appreciate your explanation... thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Mahmoud Al Shawi Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@JeffBNH]

2:08 to 2:10 you incorrectly identified a fuse. The DSPLY fuse is a 10A. fuse, the RDO is the 15A. fuse, and you checked a 15A. fuse with the test light. If the circuit you should be testing is indeed the DSPLY circuit, you checked the wrong fuse. These type videos are good, but I don't agree with sending people in the wrong direction. In our line of work, accuracy in diagnostics is key to finding the problem.

[@1AAuto]

+J B Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@kustomkreationsaudio]

Also, the don fuse sends power to the lift gate relay in that same fuse box, that wasn’t tested.

[@أبومنصورالمنتصر-ل3ع]

شكرا لكم كثيرا

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[@tancen987]

Work for my 2017 Sorento, thanks

[@amazingandbeautifulvideosb4219]

Please make video for 2010 mazda cx 9 lif gate pannel removal

[@aimeryrichard8710]

What was the scan tool used? Also, what is a good scan tool for a DIYer to use? One that still checks different modules, etc.

[@karenweaver5301]

Thank you so much!

[@CmdrBittles]

This video just made me realize that there's no way I can do it myself. So it's just going to stay broken. 🙃

[@LALIPAGMAIL]

Very informative video. Perfect explanation, narrative.

[@nellyg7591]

Thank you 😊

[@kisima5420]

very good video thanks

[@osamaalsayd6519]

Thank you so much

[@markamador1387]

What If it doesn't stay latched?

[@keeping-up-with-pg]

Thanks will this instructions work on a 2008 Cadillac SRX

[@bunkerdrill]

So, how do you reprogram the transmission so the lift gate will work?

[@jeffarmer4428]

You take it to a qualified shop that has data access from the dealer . Computer to up load data, and a pass through device that will install the data into the transmission control module.

[@jeffarmer4428]

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[@20tea]

You take it to a mechanic to flash the computer. Don't know of any other way.

[@orly2663]

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[@raynerash8162]

What scan tools will read the liftgate system, or what scan tool do you use in the video?

[@RadoHudran]

Chris fix has some cool OBD2 scanner with Bluetooth, id remember in which video he showed it

[@glendecuir6317]

interesting thank you

[@rancidscooter]

Does the liftgate module need programming? If you replace it?

[@ricr.4669]

Is this true a sales guy told me it's not worth it to get an auto tailgate on an SUV because always problems?

[@montazeralamri]

Greetings from Iraq

[@1AAuto]

+Montazer Al Amri Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@illla]

Are there similar scanners for Honda vehicles can check Liftgate module?

[@joemartinez6713]

I am looking for a 2000 Jeep latitude, need to know if there are a kit to install tailgate powered lift

[@pauld434]

What scan tool did you use thxs

[@rey-jq4bc]

I have a 08 enclave, and my rear blower motor is not working. There is no air coming from the rear vents. I have checked the fuse, i have removed and tested with one from a junkyard with no luck. I bought the blower motor resistors brand new with no luck as well. The problem i see is that there isn't strong enough ground going to the blower motor no matter at what speed i place it on. Can anyone help or give me other things that i can check

[@RocksNRuts4]

does scan tool reprogram the tcm?

[@stewartsstewart1089]

I have a question. my power lift gate won't open all the way when i use the remote or open from inside it just cracks open and won't open any further. Any suggestions please?

[@valerka32]

What the scan tool are you using?

[@1almengor]

Linking just about everything into computer modules. Just one of the many ways car manufacturers are ensuring themselves to secure future repairs be done at the dealerships. Sure, you can also take your vehicle to an independent shop but if you try to fix it yourself, forget it.

[@arturoxc]

I have a 2010 Chevy Tahoe and I tried to close the door without using the button and well it shattered my window and I don't know if somehow the actuator when out of time skip a gear or what but now my door seems crooked and I can't find anybody to help me with it do you think is the actuator do I have to reset it or do you think is just skip a gear or something

[@sish_khan5198]

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[@alaashamkhi303]

I need your support for below issue. I have GMC Acadia 2022 SLT. The power liftgate stop working. If I restart the computer by disconnect the electrical cable from the battery the liftgate will work normally for short time. After short time the liftgate stop working and need another restart. also I want to mention that the external push button at the liftgate not working at all. so please your support.

[@1AAuto]

+Alaa Shamkhi We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@ImTurtleSmo]

Straight blade screwdriver? Thats new to me

[@wrathmax1887]

Will this work on a 2018 denali acadia?

[@angielovesusa]

What about bouncing shut hydraulics?

[@adribouss]

Do we really need electrically operated lifgates?

[@jaandel1]

Sometimes radio display doest work its bc a fuse??? Btw to replace a fuse do you need to remove the negative battery wire??? Or its not necessarily

[@RadoHudran]

Better do it anytime you work on the electrical system says Chris fix

[@RocksNRuts4]

mine tries to open then closes right away, is it the lift strut or pcm?

[@davidthomas6132]

I have a 2004 XUV, Can't get the tailgate to open, no power going to the switch computer just says problem with tailgate....... I have no idea where to start I can't even get the tailgate to open?????

[@miriamloyola1861]

Does that work for a chevy traverse

[@brian888.]

Sir how come i dont see any connecting rod on my montero 2013 tailgate

[@TheUpclosebelize]

Help. My 2011 Chrysler T&C will randomly shut down while driving. No indications no rattling no missing nothing it's just driving along fine. If I try to immediately restart it just spins sort of like how it sounds if its out of gas. So it won't restart immediately. I have to leave it for about 30mins-45mins and it just starts again easily with no hesitation. It goes several weeks before it shuts down again. Scanning shows no issues.... of course there is no mechanic around for miles to scan during the incident. Scanning after the incident shows no issues. Please help I have gone to several mechanics and very frustrated!

[@kaybreece8701]

Access hole didn't help. Gate tries to open but catches. Dealer: "5 1/2 hrs", nearly $1000. A month's ss!

[@mattjozwiak1797]

Dang this Acadia has a lot of problems

[@karirichardson4767]

My hatch opens then automatically starts shutting again. Gets sick for a second and then shuts. Won’t stay open, any suggestions???

[@davidthomas6132]

On the xuv model ,it drops down or opens side ways.... I got the back panel off... now I am lost, I am a body man partner, but no electrician😢 please help this old man out....

[@RocksNRuts4]

ps- gate button responds, inside ones dont

[@anthony961]

Can a Kick to Open module be added to a 2022 Chevy Equinox power lift hatch? Do you carry the parts? If so, where to order>

[@conn300300]

Good jop👍

[@1AAuto]

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[@geyser3445]

Good Video but what a piece of junk car - tons of plastic and difficult to find that release button on the inside hatch.

[@randomtube8226]

I have a 2011 KIA Sodona van. My tailgate is permanently locked due to bad electrical. Does anyone know if the tailgate can be opened manually from the inside?

[@RadoHudran]

Read the owner's manual, should be written there. If you can't find it it means there's none

[@joevega5477]

🙏

[@cruzlopez5913]

My buick work whith the remote and inside switch, but not whith outside button, have any idea?

[@1AAuto]

+Cruz Lopez We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@sjr8140]

Or you could just flip the "power door" switch back to On in your nissan rogue after going days thinking you broke the motor.

[@Islam4ever2006]

That's the first step. Then when you find out it's doing all kinds of crazy things what would the next step be?

[@sophiasmith9830]

To much for me I thought is easy but nop

[@michellej7734]

This video is ANNOYING ALL YOU SEE ARE PEOPLE ASKING ABOUT LIFTGATE THAT DO NOT OPEN SO HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO GET THE PANEL OFF IF IT IS CLOSED I AM SUPPOSE TO BUY AT MINIMUM A $500 SCAN TOOL??? The fuse you checked WAS NOT EVEN THE CORRECT ONE!!!! THIS CHANNEL IS GETTING AS BAD AS DEALING WITH THE TECHS AT THE DEALERS!!!!!

[@thickandmixedgirl]

Someone help!!! I have a 2011 highlander and my rear door isn't working right.when I got home from work I tried to open it from the inside but I heard a beep sound so I go out my truck and I open it and I see that it's not my regular struts on the sides but is some kind of other strut?!? I guess but it goes inside that I noticed was unscrewed and a wash was still connected to it and a round ball piece so I'm not sure how to fix it! Need help me and my bf been looking on KZbin for vids to fix but can't find this particular one!!!😔

[@juliancortez3250]

This guy didn't even test the module