Hatchback latch won't open.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by bogforce, Mar 5, 2020.

  1. bogforce

    bogforce Junior Member

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    My hatchback latch won't open. The hatchback is open so I can't close it. I tried prying it open with a screwdriver but it won't budge. Any ideas to try and fix it. Thank you.
     
    #1 bogforce, Mar 5, 2020
  2. pjksr02

    pjksr02 Active Member

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    How'd you get it open in the first place?

    Are you getting a "door open" warning?

    Can you start your car - the 12V battery isn't dead, is it? (ie from the door being open)
     
    #2 pjksr02, Mar 5, 2020
  3. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    Did you try to manual release?

    Mike
     
    #3 3PriusMike, Mar 6, 2020
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  4. Grit

    Grit Senior Member

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    #4 Grit, Mar 6, 2020
  5. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    This is a Prius v, but he mentions clicking the hatch latch in a way that it won't latch:

     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Mar 6, 2020
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