Weak rear glass release?

[Loeryder]

I know this is a common problem but was wondering if anyone came up with any good fixes.

It seems like using the release hatch button on the dash only works about half the time.
If the truck is running there is sufficient voltage to pop the solenoid.
But I know in my truck and some of the others I have seen if you push the release button when the engine isn't running there is not enough voltage to pop the solenoid.

I always have to start the engine to get it to pop from inside the truck.

I thought someone smart had traced all the possible voltage drops between the dash on the rear gate, but I never saw any type of fix.

Short of replacing the rear hatch solenoid, adding a stiffening cap or adding a relay to guarantee there is 12V at the solenoid...

Anyone tackled this one?

 

[phoonTy]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I'll be following this as well. I have to use my key 98% of the time to pop the rear hatch.

 

[mattw]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I ran a #10 wire to the gate and added a relay.. Opens every time..


-Matt

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I'll be following this as well. I have to use my key 98% of the time to pop the rear hatch.

My key doesnt work, so I have to do the run a new wire solution

 

[kentuc]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I was thinking of using the now unused power wire from the air shocks. It`s already close.

 

[jhj]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I had this very same problem. New switch-nada. Larger wire-nada. Newer controler-nada. Replaced solenoid-gold. You might also check the adjustment of the window latch. Mine was out of wack do to bad work of previous owner.

 

[TY0618]

Re: Weak rear glass release?

I just replaced my solenoid on my Blazer for the same reason. Works great!