Rear Hatch Only Opens With Remote or button in car.

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Dec 23, 2012 | 11:20 PM

DriverDad

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Rear Hatch Only Opens With Remote or button in car.

For some reason my rear hatch will only open if I use the button on the remote or the button on the inside of the car, not when I push the button on the back of the car.

Any thoughts?

Dec 24, 2012 | 03:46 AM

RX330inFL

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For some reason my rear hatch will only open if I use the button on the remote or the button on the inside of the car, not when I push the button on the back of the car.

Any thoughts?

That is a manual release button above the license plate. The button on the edge of the rear hatch is an automatic close.

Dec 24, 2012 | 05:59 AM

DriverDad

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That is a manual release button above the license plate. The button on the edge of the rear hatch is an automatic close.

Exactly. The door doesn't open when I press the manual release button.

Dec 24, 2012 | 10:37 AM

cartman57

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Possible corroded contacts inside the rubber 'boot' covering the switch or loose wires.
Removing the inside plastic panel to reveal the area for further investigation might help.