In a message dated 98-07-12 12:11:09 EDT, SCKERBER@AOL.COM writes:

> HELP! The back door dropped shut after a maintence session and I haven't
> been
>  able to open it since. I've tried it with the key in, turned right, turned
>  left; key out; pushed pulled, huffed and puffed. I'm pretty sure that there
>  weren't any tools or hardware left on the sill to jam, but this is getting
>  exasperating.

On occasion rear hatch latches with power door locks can be left in between
the power-unlock position and the manual posision.  Try cycling the power
locks and try again.  If you don't have power locks............well, never
mind.

Good luck,
Jim Davis