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What does it mean when car says gate?

What does it mean when car says gate?

The liftgate ajar Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when your trunk is not properly closed. Secure your trunk properly, and the light will turn off.

Why is the back hatch on my Dodge Caliber not opening?

So by now, you should know if the problem was a solenoid or latch handle. If the door still doesn’t want to open, the latch tooth may just be jammed due to a foreign object or misalignment of something. Try pushing and pulling the hatch to loosen it and go through the procedure again.

What to do if your Dodge Hatch gets stuck?

You can use a flathead screwdriver or even one of your keys to turn that cylinder about a quarter turn. This will now allow the door to open. It will eventually get stuck shut again, but at least you know you’ll be able to get it open. :/

Why is the door on my Dodge hatch not closing?

My door is not locking or unlocking, though the other doors are. Also the door handle above the license on the right hand side is not feeling as if there is any pressure on it from the latch working… I feel as if its moving too freely. So, if there is any advice, or videos I would love to see them.

Why is the door on my Dodge Journey stuck shut?

Our 2012 Dodge Journey has the same problem. The keyfob unlocks the door, we can hear it, but it won’t open. There is no door handle to manually open some other way. Did anyone find a solution?

So by now, you should know if the problem was a solenoid or latch handle. If the door still doesn’t want to open, the latch tooth may just be jammed due to a foreign object or misalignment of something. Try pushing and pulling the hatch to loosen it and go through the procedure again.

You can use a flathead screwdriver or even one of your keys to turn that cylinder about a quarter turn. This will now allow the door to open. It will eventually get stuck shut again, but at least you know you’ll be able to get it open. :/

My door is not locking or unlocking, though the other doors are. Also the door handle above the license on the right hand side is not feeling as if there is any pressure on it from the latch working… I feel as if its moving too freely. So, if there is any advice, or videos I would love to see them.

Our 2012 Dodge Journey has the same problem. The keyfob unlocks the door, we can hear it, but it won’t open. There is no door handle to manually open some other way. Did anyone find a solution?

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