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2000 996 Rear Hatch Release

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Hey gang!

I have a little problem. My rear hatch release on my 2000 C4 is broken (wire snapped or something let go) I am able to open via the emergency cable in the left tail light. However, I would like to fix the release mechanism. Any ideas or steps I should follow to see what the cause is or how to fix it. I thank you all in advance.

Roch.

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If your car is MY2000 then it is still a cable.

Since the emergency release works it is likely the cable (not the latch).

Thanks Loren, So what's the first step in finding/fixing the problem?

Roch.

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so I took it apart at both ends. The cable looks jammed somewhere in the middle. Both ends are intact but I can't move either of them. Is it possible that it's pinched somewhere in the middle? Does that cable run inside the car or on the outside (under the car)?

thanks.

Roch.

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Could be the solenoid that locks the levers in the door sill has failed.

See the DIY for dis-assembly and inspection here

Hey Loren,

That's what I used in the first place to disassemble. the solenoid looks like it's working fine (moving in and out when I lock and unlock doors). I disconnected the cable at both ends and it won't move when I pull from either end. Are these prone to seizing (rusting inside)? It feels jammed or pinched. Aaaarrgggg!!! It worked fine up until a few months ago. It just suddenly quit on me.

R.

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I have never checked the routing but I guess it could be rust, corrosion, or damage.

Best to get the car up on a lift and remove underbody panels and see what you can see.

ok. Thanks.

Roch.

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