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How do you open the tailgate with engine running?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jackovalltrades, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. tam85

    tam85 New Member

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    i also got some issues. my problem to the power locks not operating the tailgate. is there are some bad ground in the tailgate? any help would much appreciated. thanks.
     
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The power locks do not open the tailgate, but unlocking allows the tailgate to be opened. Are you saying your tailgate remains locked when the other doors are unlocked?

    Tom
     
  3. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    To put it in simplier terms:

    think of it like opening the hood. If you hit the unlock all doors button, its like pulling the hood release latch so its unlocked (yet still secured until you find the lever to release it).

    Same concept. If you hit the unlock all doors, the hatch is unlocked, but still engaged securely. You then are able to open it.