2005 Equinox lift gate will not unlock
March 13th, 2012, 11:20 PM
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2005 Equinox lift gate will not unlock
Can someone tell me if there is an emergency release in this years model to open the lift hatch bc mine will not unlock. it is driving me crazy not being able to use mt lift gate!!!
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The Mrs. (April 6th, 2021)
March 14th, 2012, 7:17 PM
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To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch.
If normal operation does not work, it may be a lock actuator issue. I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected by a certified technician. They will be able to offer a more accurate diagnosis and repair options.
Please keep us posted.
Louis
GM Customer Service
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If normal operation does not work, it may be a lock actuator issue. I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected by a certified technician. They will be able to offer a more accurate diagnosis and repair options.
Please keep us posted.
Louis
GM Customer Service
October 25th, 2012, 7:12 PM
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To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch.
If normal operation does not work, it may be a lock actuator issue. I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected by a certified technician. They will be able to offer a more accurate diagnosis and repair options.
Please keep us posted.
Louis
GM Customer Service
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If normal operation does not work, it may be a lock actuator issue. I encourage you to have the vehicle inspected by a certified technician. They will be able to offer a more accurate diagnosis and repair options.
Please keep us posted.
Louis
GM Customer Service
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October 25th, 2012, 8:21 PM
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the may be a round plastic trim cover near the bottom center of the liftgate, inside the vehicle. Pop the cover off and with a screwdriver, manually release the latch.
hope I'm not raking you over the coals.
hope I'm not raking you over the coals.
March 11th, 2019, 12:24 PM
#5
What kind of forums are these? Take it to a certified technician? Ive been looking through forums for the last few days to try and fix this problem. A certified technician rakes you over the coals for repairs. Im sure most people are looking for some free advice on how to fix this vehicle that appears to have a ton of issues including this one. No manual ability to unlock the liftgate?? Really? The designer is brilliant.
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ruley73 (April 6th, 2021)
March 12th, 2019, 11:26 AM
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Also, the 2007-2009 models do have a plug that you can remove for manually releasing the latch. The 2005-2006 models do not.
Last edited by ruley73; April 6th, 2021 at 11:03 PM.
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