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smihans · April 18, 2001

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Can someone tell me how to open a tail gate when your power locks are dead. I have a 98 chevy blazer and the power locks on the tail gate just make a noise and do not unlock the tail gate. Both at the door and the button up front (in cab) will not allow me to open my tail gate. Door power locks work fine. I can't even de-skin the tail gate without opening the tail gate, which leave me no option for changing the malfunctioning lock motor Help please.........

smihans · April 19, 2001

Ummmmmmm Hello.....

Shaners · April 19, 2001

I'm sorry, but I have know idea on how to help with this one!!! (man I hate it when I'm stumped)!!!

MountaineerTom · April 19, 2001

I'm not too familiar with the blazers, but is there anyway to pop off the latches on the inside or outside without breaking something? If so, maybe you can get ahold of the rods (if that's what is uses) and pull them to unlatch it.

I don't know if it would work, but it's the only thing I can think of.

Shaners · April 20, 2001

Tom may have a good point!!! Have you tried a "jimmy" tool??? (no pun intended)

You know the ones like the police and service garages use to open your door when you lock your keys in your truck...

2k1 2500hd · April 20, 2001

I have a 95 Blazer with power locks. Is your Blazer a window and tailgate (clam shell) or a complete hatch with window? Mine is a clam shell type, I'm pretty sure you should be able to open it with just the key inserted in the back by turning the key and pushing in the botton. If this doesn't work let me know and I will pul the cable off the battery and see if I can figure it out. I also have the sevice manuals for the blazer. There should be something in them for this problem.

(Edited by 2k1 2500hd at 8:14 pm on April 19, 2001)

smihans · April 20, 2001

I have a window and tail gate separate. I've popped the panel off and can get to the latch and stuff, but wish I had a diagram to see what I need to pull.

MountaineerTom · April 20, 2001

I would think there are two metal rods. One running to each side. If so, try pulling them inward, toward the latch, and see if it will open. Maybe someone has a service manual of some type that can confirm this.

Shaners · April 20, 2001

You may be able to see the electric lock mechanism inside there with a flashlight. It is probably the only piece of equipment with wires attached... maybe you could trace it from there.

2k1 2500hd · April 21, 2001

Scott Check your Email

Bruce

MotoMedic · April 27, 2010

hmmmm... wonder if smihans ever got his tail gate open......?

jblakeney · April 27, 2010

I have a window and tail gate separate. I've popped the panel off and can get to the latch and stuff, but wish I had a diagram to see what I need to pull.

I don't remember BUT I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE... My 1995 Blazer had a rear window and a tailgate....... I pulled the panel off and directly behind the button or the handle the linkage had came off the latch... Way TOOOO MUCH water ran under the bridge since then....

Might try posting it to the Compact Truck & SUV section....... I use to own one and had the problem but that was like 98 or 99..... Man that was a truck that would run like a MF....... But a slouch when compared to a LS powered full size...

I kinda miss that blazer.....

Jbo

jblakeney · April 27, 2010

I have a window and tail gate separate. I've popped the panel off and can get to the latch and stuff, but wish I had a diagram to see what I need to pull.

I don't remember BUT I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE... My 1995 Blazer had a rear window and a tailgate....... I pulled the panel off and directly behind the button or the handle the linkage had came off the latch... Way TOOOO MUCH water ran under the bridge since then....

Might try posting it to the Compact Truck & SUV section....... I use to own one and had the problem but that was like 98 or 99..... Man that was a truck that would run like a MF....... But a slouch when compared to a LS powered full size...

I kinda miss that blazer.....

Jbo

Blasted that was stupid to post.... I bet he finally got it open..... I am just 9 years toooo late to help.

MotoMedic · April 27, 2010

Yeah... I got really bored at work, so thought I'd bump up a thread from the distant past!

trucc_boi · April 27, 2010

for the record this is really easy to do.

the latch/plastic on the actuator breaks on these. had it break on my '97. took some twist ties from a loaf of bread and rigged it back together to work. you will hear the actuator try to open when you push the button, but nothing will happen because it is broken inside and you cant open it up manually from the outside.

anyways.

all you have to do is crawl into the back of the blazer and grab the panel around where the latch is and pull the plastic back. you will have to feel around until you found where the window latch is and push down on the latch and it will pop out.

i realize this is 9 years old, but it may help someone out.