Silhouette Oldsmobile back gate beeps as if open

2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
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CONNIEPOPP
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I picked up a piece of furniture tonight using the silhouette van. After putting the furniture in the van, it was completely in, I closed the rear gate but when I took gear out of park, it started beeping. It continues to beep even after removing the furniture, except when in Park.
Dec 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Was it hard to close the lift gate with the furniture in the van?Sounds like the latch got of adjustment or the switch was damaged.
Dec 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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CONNIEPOPP
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No, the furniture was completely in before the door was shut.
Where is the switch located? I could never tell, I will have to wait until daylight to check it out more thoroughly but there is nothing blocking the gate. Thanks for your help.
Dec 3, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The switch is part of the liftgate lock assembly below the license plate.I would start by checking that switch.
Dec 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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