When I press any of the buttons to open the lift gate, it will only open an inch or two and then it automatically closes again. I then have to manually open the lift gate. When I try to close it, it's the same thing in reverse- it'll start to close, but after an inch or two, it reopens. I've done a lot of Internet searching but couldn't find anything. Anyone have any ideas that could help me out? Thanks!
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Recall R27 may apply to your Cherokee.
The Power Liftgate Module is under the floorboard in the trunk someplace, need to check if has water damage.
The gas strut on the right could be worn out. The power strut on the left may have failed.
There is a Power Liftgate recalibration procedure somewhere.
There are sensors to detect if something is interfering with the trunk trying to close.
Go to a Jeep dealer and have them figure it out.
Refer to: Liftgate Issue Post #6 and all the other Posts.
Use "Search Community" above for additional Posts.
Tell us more about your Cherokee and you may get more useful answers.
The Power Liftgate Module is under the floorboard in the trunk someplace, need to check if has water damage.
The gas strut on the right could be worn out. The power strut on the left may have failed.
There is a Power Liftgate recalibration procedure somewhere.
There are sensors to detect if something is interfering with the trunk trying to close.
Go to a Jeep dealer and have them figure it out.
Refer to: Liftgate Issue Post #6 and all the other Posts.
Use "Search Community" above for additional Posts.
Tell us more about your Cherokee and you may get more useful answers.
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Thanks for the update. Wires shouldn't fall out of connectors.
There is a remote possibility the radiator can be repaired. I fixed the plastic end cap on my Oldsmobile radiator with JB Weld.
Dealerships don't repair anything, but a good radiator shop may be able to repair it.
Maybe a salvage yard has a radiator and whatever liftgate part you need.
Give part numbers to your local salvage yard and they can do a National search for the parts.
I bought a used Audi once as a "parts car" just to get parts. The used Audi ended up being in better condition than mine, so mine ended up being the "parts car".
There is a remote possibility the radiator can be repaired. I fixed the plastic end cap on my Oldsmobile radiator with JB Weld.
Dealerships don't repair anything, but a good radiator shop may be able to repair it.
Maybe a salvage yard has a radiator and whatever liftgate part you need.
Give part numbers to your local salvage yard and they can do a National search for the parts.
I bought a used Audi once as a "parts car" just to get parts. The used Audi ended up being in better condition than mine, so mine ended up being the "parts car".
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You might have to Private Message chez202 to get his answer. Probably a new helper strut was the 'fix'.
There is a fuse in the fuse/relay panel in the engine compartment. Look under the cover and pull the fuse for the power liftgate.
That should reset the module.
Check under the trunk floor and make sure there isn't any water in there. Water can cause the modules and electrical connections to fail.
Jeeps don't have a drain like Saab 900s so if water gets in there it can't get out.
The helper strut in my 2014 TH still works so they seem to last a long time.
Prop up the lift gate and remove the helper strut and see if works ok.
It is probably really cold in Sweden right now so maybe the strut doesn't like cold weather. Can't fully extend.
Tell us about your Jeep. Do you do Eric Carlsson rally driving in the snow?
There is a fuse in the fuse/relay panel in the engine compartment. Look under the cover and pull the fuse for the power liftgate.
That should reset the module.
Check under the trunk floor and make sure there isn't any water in there. Water can cause the modules and electrical connections to fail.
Jeeps don't have a drain like Saab 900s so if water gets in there it can't get out.
The helper strut in my 2014 TH still works so they seem to last a long time.
Prop up the lift gate and remove the helper strut and see if works ok.
It is probably really cold in Sweden right now so maybe the strut doesn't like cold weather. Can't fully extend.
Tell us about your Jeep. Do you do Eric Carlsson rally driving in the snow?
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Prop the hatch fully open and then check the helper strut.
Then check the power liftgate strut.
Check for water in the trunk floor. If the PLGM gets wet it is probably damaged.
Sometimes the software gets out of sync and needs to be reset. Search this Forum for the reset answer.
Lets us know what you find.
My power lift gate still works after 9 years so I am encouraged.
Then check the power liftgate strut.
Check for water in the trunk floor. If the PLGM gets wet it is probably damaged.
Sometimes the software gets out of sync and needs to be reset. Search this Forum for the reset answer.
Lets us know what you find.
My power lift gate still works after 9 years so I am encouraged.
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Code B8188C-13 does not compute. All R27 did was put a shield over the circuit board in the trunk. Doesn't do any good if there is a serious water leak.
There may be a problem with the obstruction sensor(s).
Make sure you don't have water under the trunk floor board.
Find the reset procedure and see if that works. Search this Forum it is on here someplace. May be as easy as removing the correct fuse for some period of time.
Try opening the hatch with the engine OFF. Try opening the hatch with the engine running. If it opens correctly with the engine running you may have a weak battery. Get your battery tested for free somewhere, if your Jeep dealer tests it you will have to pay.
There may be a problem with the obstruction sensor(s).
Make sure you don't have water under the trunk floor board.
Find the reset procedure and see if that works. Search this Forum it is on here someplace. May be as easy as removing the correct fuse for some period of time.
Try opening the hatch with the engine OFF. Try opening the hatch with the engine running. If it opens correctly with the engine running you may have a weak battery. Get your battery tested for free somewhere, if your Jeep dealer tests it you will have to pay.
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