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HHR back hatch problem

My back hatch door on my HHR won't open. I tried to open the little panel hole to open it manually like the manual said, but I can't figure it out. Is it a fuse problem? Thank you

  • Jerimouse Jun 12, 2008

    Thank you, I will try the fuse first. Do you know how the manual unlock works?

  • Anonymous Dec 15, 2008

    Rear hatch won't open manually or via remote.

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There is a small hook on the right(driver side) of the latch that you can push with a screwdriver (it is hard to see you have to poke around a little)after you take the panel plug out of the rear door cover.I have the same problem I found that that the coil has become week and it does not have enough power to push the lath open. GOOD LUCK [email protected]

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Some of the earlier HHR's do not have the release. You will have to pull the small panel in the lower center of the door and actuate the latch with a screwdriver.

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It most likely will be the fuse for the hatch, I would definately check out the fuse before trying other things. If the fuse is ok then it could be the release motor on the hatch.

Good luck..

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    Alex Jun 12, 2008

    Im actually not familiar with that vehicle, I never worked on that vehicle so I couldnt tellyou how the manual works, some vehicles you have to insert the key to open it manually or use your trunk / hatch release button on the remote, others have a manual handle under the drivers seat or a push release button inside the glove box , center console or somewhere by the drivers dash. Sorry I cant give u more info on that car.



    Good luck and if resolved please dont forget a to give me a good rating or vote..

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