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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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I'm new at this and not sure how it works. But here we go, I have a 1999 dodge grand caravan VMI conversion w/a side ramp. My rear hatch latch release will not open the hatch from the outside of the van and I cant find a release any where on the back hatch to open it from the inside or am I missing it some where? The latch handel moves freely when it is pulled. I don't know if something came loose or broke. My question is how do I get it open short of breaking something?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the Caravan section,
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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There should be a small access hole in the liftgate panel, remove the access plug and reach inside the panel and open the liftgate.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks for the info. I pulled the plug, Looked inside and didn't see anything. What should I look for and where? If I knew that may help
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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You should be able to find the link to release the latch to open the door.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Found it . The release was behind a piece of black tape used for noise reduction.
Thanks!!!!!!!
 
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