I always recommend that you take out the rear panel, and look at the
mechanism.  I usually just put some white lith on the slider shaft for the
lock, and that fixes the problem.  If that doesn't do it, you may have a
roasted solenoid.  You can easily remove it and open it up to check.  Then
rebuild/regrease/replace as necessary.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Steve Blackham <ssblackh@QWEST.NET>
> Reply-To: Steve Blackham <ssblackh@QWEST.NET>
> Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:44:59 -0600
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
>
> The rear hatch won't unlock on my 91 Carat.  The key is in the right
> position but the power lock part won't let go.  Any suggestions or
> secrets?
>
> Steve Blackham
> Centerville , Utah
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>