Hi my trunk only opens 2 feet even manually when the power is off replaced the struts that wasn’t the issue any insights will be greatly appreciated

 

If the hatch won't open all the way either manually or powered, I'd be looking to disconnect the linkage on the drivers side of the C-pillar. Seems like the liinkage is hung up. I'd somehow prop the hatch open the 2' & drop the rear seat back down & carefully remove the Driverside C pillar cover & disconnect the lmotorized linkage to the hatch, That'll allow you to open the hatch all the way manually. Then you could figure out if the motor itself is the issue.

 

thank you I unscrewed it and it works I’m going to leave it off since the power doesn’t work either way I really appreciate your help

 

If the hatch motor only works a little bit, I'd just replace the motor, you'll possibly find the motor w/ the linkage on ebay. Just be cool w/ the headliner.

 

My wife uses the power tailgate but I never do.
Just as easy for me to grab it and lift up.

 

What was the fix?

 

He ended up removing the linkage from the hatch & the hatch opens by hand. Sounds like it needs the hatch motor. I'd check the relay/fuse first thou.