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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glass hatch release issues? |
Has anyone had any trouble with the glass hatch not releasing when you pull the hatch handle? I use to be able to pull the leaver partially to open the hatch glass and then all the way to open the swing hatch door. Now when I pull on the handle it does nothing until i pull the handle all the way and then the glass and the swing hatch both open together and not very smoothly either, they somewhat bind. I'm just wondering if anyone else had this issue and know exactly which part needs to be replaced? I'm assuming its a electronic switch/relay that must be faulty. I will be tearing it apart tomoorw and figuring it out but any help would be appreciated. Josh |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:00 pm ] |
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Could be a bad switch in the handle or a bad solenoid that opens the glass. Im guessing its the handle since the glass opens if you pull it all the way. If it was the solenoid that open the glass then I would assume it wouldnt open at all. Unless when you open the door it forces the glass to open. 
Does it make a noise at all if you pull the handle half way? |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:09 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster i know its not the solenoid due to being able to push the "glass release" onmy remote and the glass opens fine. There is no noise if i pull the handle half way(nothing). Now what i forgot to mention was that when i do open the swing hatch and glass by pulling the handle all the way and go to close it again the glass will not shut unless i hit the remote glass releas button which releases the locking mechanisum back to the unlocked state. hmm. I'm assuming it's the switch. Will find out tomorrow i guess. Electronics on a jeep ...
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:02 pm ] |
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Ohh, be careful with that then. It sounds like the glass is being forced to open with the latch not unlatching. I would hate to see that glass break since its $$ to replace. |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:12 pm ] |
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Exactly why i getting it fixed ASAP! 
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| Author: | Dutchy [ Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:23 am ] |
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Renegadekj, I have the exact same problem with my 2003 KJ, please let me know if you find the fix. I think it's in the handle as the glass opens fine with the remote. |
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| Author: | ISpy [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:37 pm ] |
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You can also try adjusting the glass U bracket that holds the glass shut on the gate. Take off the gate inside cover and you can adjust the latch with a screwdriver. I did this on mine and it works great now. May take a couple of adjusts to get it right so keep the gate cover off until you get it adjusted right. |
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| Author: | Dutchy [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:00 am ] |
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renegadekj wrote: Exactly why i getting it fixed ASAP!
So, is it fixed? and if yea, how was it fixed? |
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| Author: | callaway [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:29 pm ] |
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I had the rear locking mechanism get all funky - the electronics in it decided to die and mess up everything (i could open the tailgate with the doors locked and sometimes the glass latch/catch would 'stick' and the glass wouldn't catch) Just had the locking mechanism replaced yesterday for $300 =/ |
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| Author: | scoobysnax [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:33 pm ] |
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I had that happen once about 3 months ago, it was sort of cold but not that bad. It hasn't happened since. |
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| Author: | TnRebel [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:09 pm ] |
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Mine did once after about four days of rain here in Fl and I just WD-40ed the chit out of it and its been fine ever since 
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:21 pm ] |
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I did have a look at but havent had time to fix anything yet( 2 month shutdown at work). I'm still not convinced that it is the latch mechanism electronic box or if it has something to do with the switch. I guess i could get my meter out and find out when i do have time. I may just get it fixed somewhere since my time isn't allowing me to do it. Josh |
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| Author: | Liberator [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Same Same |
I have the same issue but I think it is the piston arms for the glass as the key fob or door releases the glass but the glass does not rise open on it's own. Try to physically grab the glass after key fobbing or door pulling it, you should be able to lift the glass up manually without much resistance. If this is the case for you, I suspect it is the piston arms that need replacing as they have lost their seal. If the glass is still attached, then I assume it is a contact issue on the U as stated before. Let me know if this works for you. |
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| Author: | renegadekj [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:48 pm ] |
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Mine works fine when i use the key button, just not when i pull the latch handle half way. |
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