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Hatch locked too far?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by blaisep, Apr 28, 2024.

  1. blaisep

    blaisep Junior Member

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    I, stupidly, pushed the hatch lock closed and I don't know how to release it.
     

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    #1 blaisep, Apr 28, 2024
  2. blaisep

    blaisep Junior Member

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    Fixed.
    Just lower the hatch door very close to the latch, then press the hatch release button.
    The car thinks the hatch is locked and automatically releases the latch.
     
    #2 blaisep, Apr 28, 2024
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  3. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    I don't think my car even cares how far the hatch is lowered. Push the button, latch opens.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Apr 28, 2024
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    TMR-JWAP Senior Member

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    On a Gen 2 there is also a manual release lever on the driver-side (?) of the latch mechanism.
    Typically gets used if someone lets the 12v battery die. The rear floor board need to be lifted and there's a plastic cover about 1.5" x 3" at the rear of the storage tray. Pop that cover and it gives access to the latch & release lever .
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Apr 28, 2024
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