Liftgate problem back liftgate won't open 2007 saturn outlook

dont need remote just touch pad to open also in vehicle on console is a switch

with the liftgate open you have to find the screws that hold the cover on, remove those and pop it off, even without the screws in it it will have some clips that hold it on, you just have to pull or pry til it pops off and then you can access the spritzer hose.

Is the liftgate supported by two metal tubes ?
If so, there is your problem. Replace the tubes.

How many fuses operate the liftgate of a 07 Saturn Outlook

It's now a recall item. See below.


NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V415000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 686287

Year: 2009
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Traverse
Manufactured
from: 2008-07-06
to: 2012-02-29
Recall Date: 2015-06-30
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Summary:

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to February 29, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on August 3, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

the lock actuator may have failed remove the inner panel and see if theres power going to the actuator

buy a new pair of gas liftgate struts on eBay for about 50 bucks. there are just a few ways to anchor them which will become evident when you see the fasteners on the new ones. i have changed these on 3 saturn wagons, never took more than 15 minutes for both. generally snap off a cover, pull it off a ball joint and install in reverse order

two pieces of advice:
1) you are going to need some type of hoist, jack, or tree branch to hold the door fully open while you work on it. do not trust a woman or kid to do this unless you will be wearing a helmet.

2) get a spray can of chain lube at a parts store and spray it ilberally around all joints and shiny metal surfaces before you put the new ones on.

sounds like a faulty latch is your child locks off try opening it with the key theres a spray stuff you can buy to spray on there it may help

The rear switch located where the handle is (where you press) to release is shorted and you need to replace it. Reason for short water might of gotten on it when rain or car washes.

there is a small plastic cover on the inside of the liftgate near the center. Pry it off with a small screwdriver and you'll have to probe around a bit with a larger flat screwdriver, but there's a small lever in there that will trip the latch. Is it a power liftgate by chance???
I have parts if needed...