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Back hatch wont open?

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JENNIFER ROGOWSKI
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  • 2009 KIA SPORTAGE
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
I closed my back door one night and have not been able to open it since. The back door does not have a key hole just the remote that locks and unlocks the vehicle
Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have blown a fuse or the latch actuator is not working. Here are some guides to help you get the problem fixed.

You will need to remove the rear panel to access the latch.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, May 24th, 2019 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
TAW49
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  • 2009 KIA SPORTAGE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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Despite being securely closed, the open hatch light remains on. I have attempted to clean the sensor contacts as best as possible but the light still remains on. Any ideas as to how to fix this problem? Also, if I need to replace hatch contacts, do you have any DIY information for that work?
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 AT 8:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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You will need to remove the inner panel to access the door latch. Here is a guide that will give you an idea on what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Here are some diagrams (below) for your car.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 AT 8:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ACHADBOURNE
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If I depress the handle there is no resistance, the window will open without problem. Is there a way to open the hatch from the inside.

It's like the door didn't shut properly, but I don't have any warning lights on.

I do not have the key for the hatch, to unlock I hit the unlock key from the inside.
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 AT 8:07 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

You will need to remove the inner panel becasue it sounds like the cable has come off of the latch, Here are some diagrams so you can get the problem fixed.

Please let us know what happens.

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