How do you unlock a Jeep Cherokee lift gate?
Check the settings for ‘Auto Lock’ in your Jeep’s instrument panel. When set to ‘N’ for ‘Flash Lights when Locking’, the rear hatch (Liftgate) lock is disabled. Simply switch the setting to ‘Y’ to allow the parking lights to flash when locking, and the rear hatch (Liftgate) lock/unlock feature will be enabled.
How do you open a locked Jeep Grand Cherokee with a dead battery?
To open the door of your Jeep Grand Cherokee that has no more battery, you will have to turn the key in the lock and simultaneously try to pull the door handle . Repeat this process if it doesn’t work on the first door on the second one, if it still doesn’t work, go to the next step of this article.
Why is the liftgate on my Jeep not closing?
Stop it from lowering so you can keep it open and at least use it at that less than fully open position and it will switch off and go into manual only mode. It won’t shut by any of the electrical options and you will have to manually shut it then also. All fixed from the dealer…contact issue.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee tailgate not open?
Go to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems topic to discuss the battery problem. It is confusing to have separate issues discussed in a single topic and makes it harder for people to find the information they need. i also have a 96 jeep grand cherokee , my tailgate opens very rarely , how did you get yours to open ?
Is there a way to close the lift gate?
That will at least close it so the interior lights do not stay on and the dash display telling you it is open. Yeah, the gate can also be operated manually and when closing manually it won’t electrically suck itself shut the rest of the way.
Why does the back hatch on my Jeep Cherokee not stay open?
The back hatch doesn’t stay up when cold so I have hit my head several times. The front and passenger door won’t stay open when pins or mech that holds door open goes out so have been hit by door, or swings too far and has damaged outside front wheel panel.