Had trouble like that once with a hatch but it did not have power locks. I
hit it with the side of my fist (in anger)just near latch while the wife was
pushing the button and pulling at the same time, trying to open it. Surprise
it worked. Lubricated latch and button, thankfully it never happened again
(Ouch!).
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 10:05 PM
Subject: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???

> '90 GL..  i closed the rear hatch and now it wont open..   key turns in
lock
> fine, button  presses in fine.   hatch wont open.   anyone had this happen
> before?   any ideas?   van has power locks but i dont think that makes a
> difference.    any help appreciated...
>
> chris