Different key to open rear hatch than to start Durango?
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Different key to open rear hatch than to start Durango?
Hi All,
I recently bought a 1998 Dodge Durango. I'm having a problem where I cannot get the rear hatch to open.
****Is there a different key that opens the rear hatch than the key that starts the Durango and opens the side doors?****
Here's what I've tried to do so far to resolve this problem and nothing has worked:
1. Sprayed wd-40 and break-away into rear hatch key hole. Only key I have goes all the way in but will not turn as if it's hitting solid metal like it was the wrong key.
2. looked all over the durango for a inside hatch release lever or button but could not find one.
3. electronic switch that unlocks the side doors does not unlock the rear hatch.
I recently bought a 1998 Dodge Durango. I'm having a problem where I cannot get the rear hatch to open.
****Is there a different key that opens the rear hatch than the key that starts the Durango and opens the side doors?****
Here's what I've tried to do so far to resolve this problem and nothing has worked:
1. Sprayed wd-40 and break-away into rear hatch key hole. Only key I have goes all the way in but will not turn as if it's hitting solid metal like it was the wrong key.
2. looked all over the durango for a inside hatch release lever or button but could not find one.
3. electronic switch that unlocks the side doors does not unlock the rear hatch.
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Try to take the rear panel off with the hatch closed and look around in there. Something is wrong. You may have a rear actuator that's bad so it won't unlock through central locking. The hatch should ALWAYS lock/unlock with the rest of the doors. As for the key not working, probably a separate issue, but not necessarily. You'll just have to get in there with a flash light. There is a rod that slides left and right that locks/unlocks. You should be able to move it manually by hand to unlock then you can look at it easier with the hatch open
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Originally Posted by MoparMan1995
Ok thanks I'll crawl in the back tomorrow, wish me luck?
I have the same color and year Durango as you btw and mine is also an SLT. I believe that's where the similarities stop though, lol.
I have the same color and year Durango as you btw and mine is also an SLT. I believe that's where the similarities stop though, lol.
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I'll try getting a new key, if that doesn't work I'll have to have my mechanic take a look at it. I took the inside rear hatch panel off and the mechanisms are pretty rusty. I sprayed the crap out of everything with wd-40 but can't get anything to move (won't lock or unlock or open or anything).
Thanks for the info. and help guys.
Thanks for the info. and help guys.
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