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**special-K** · 08-27-2018, 10:05 AM

Now what? All at once stopped working. Push the button and nothing, not a sound. What I need to know is how can I get it open? Do I have to figure the problem out and fix it first? Is that the only way? What if it was something at the hatch end? There must be a way to pop it manually from inside with a tool. Anyone know the trick? All my tools are in there for work. Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2018, 12:42 PM

I can't remember, is your's barn doors or the regular tailgate/window style?

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2018, 12:57 PM

This may help you

https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/s...hp?tid/208096/

http://www.chefseattle.com/blog/site...ck-how-to-fix/

**special-K** · 08-27-2018, 11:01 PM

The hatch is upper part of the tailgate style. Thanks for the links. The second one is a later model hatchback, whole thing lifts.

I guess I'm more stressed than I thought. Had a dumb moment when I went to get tools out for work and got nothing from the button on the dash. I've had this thing going on four years. When I first got it I didn't know about the button on the dash and only knew to use the key in the tailgate handle. Then, I had a stroke of genius pass over me and BING!!!, I tried the key. Man, my mind gets on one track and forgets the rest. Went from only opening with key to only opening with button, and when the button failed I was lost. Talk about degenerative behavior!

*Did I mention yesterday morning I cleared tools out from the side door, first to get them out for work, but also clear the way to get access from inside to see about unlatching? Sheesh

08-27-2018, 10:05 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Suburban Hatch Release Broke Now what? All at once stopped working. Push the button and nothing, not a sound. What I need to know is how can I get it open? Do I have to figure the problem out and fix it first? Is that the only way? What if it was something at the hatch end? There must be a way to pop it manually from inside with a tool. Anyone know the trick? All my tools are in there for work. Thanks __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-27-2018 at 10:15 AM.

08-27-2018, 12:42 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: Suburban Hatch Release Broke I can't remember, is your's barn doors or the regular tailgate/window style? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-27-2018, 12:57 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: Suburban Hatch Release Broke This may help you https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/s...hp?tid/208096/ http://www.chefseattle.com/blog/site...ck-how-to-fix/ __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-27-2018 at 01:03 PM.

08-27-2018, 11:01 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Suburban Hatch Release Broke The hatch is upper part of the tailgate style. Thanks for the links. The second one is a later model hatchback, whole thing lifts. I guess I'm more stressed than I thought. Had a dumb moment when I went to get tools out for work and got nothing from the button on the dash. I've had this thing going on four years. When I first got it I didn't know about the button on the dash and only knew to use the key in the tailgate handle. Then, I had a stroke of genius pass over me and BING!!!, I tried the key. Man, my mind gets on one track and forgets the rest. Went from only opening with key to only opening with button, and when the button failed I was lost. Talk about degenerative behavior! Did I mention yesterday morning I cleared tools out from the side door, first to get them out for work, but also clear the way to get access from inside to see about unlatching? Sheesh __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE* THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-28-2018 at 08:03 AM.



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