Rear power hatch won't open

[dloy]

My rear hatch on my 04 won't open at all...last year I went to close it and it wouldn't close...My b/f slammed it shut and ever since it won't open. Now I have a brake light out and I can't change it because I can't open the back hatch...We have tried to manually open it and it won't open at all...Please help...

[Tedson]

Bought my 04 Pacifica used and the power hatch is the only thing that's been flaky. Like the lottery, sometimes you get lucky and it works, but usually not. It has never responded to the console button. Yesterday I replaced the transmission. (at 175,000 miles, I'm not complaining.) I went to leave, and the "Hatch Open" warning came on and I didn't want to un-buckle etc so for s&g, I hit the console button. Hatch went all the way up. Jaw went all the way down. Hit the button again and the hatch closed properly. Now, I'm back to NoGo mode. Thoughts?

[Ryan0618]

What is the part name that you ordered to replace the shocks?

[lou Fishman]

Originally Posted by tbuckit1

The rear power hatch on my '05 Pacifica unlatches and then opens a few inches and then closes and latches back. If it is open, it will close all the way and latch.

It's almost like the safety switch is malfunctioning, as if the gate came in contact with an object while opening and reverses and closes. I've been playing with the switch on the gate and can't get it to do what it should. I finally gave up and put it back where it was.

Anyone have any input on this?? It would be appreciated.

T

It appears that the lift cylinders are just about shot. The power opener is used as an assist and needs the full help of a good set of supports. Problem happens more as the weather gets colder.

[lou Fishman]

Originally Posted by Ryan0618

What is the part name that you ordered to replace the shocks?

Greetings: They are known as rear hatch, or Liftgate lift supports.

[JT_RBR]

I am so happy I came across this website. The Pacifica is exactly what my family and i need but i have read so horrible reviews about them. I decided to purchase one anyways. I have subscribed to this group and I know.EVERYTHING will be alright. I am a DIY type of female, so this site is awesome as well as YouTube...

[aussamkids]

my rear hatch wouldn't open this morning. issue message was "too cold to open". Temp outside was 63. ?? I sure it meant more than that!