Rear hatch on 2006 grand caravan will only close half way then acts like it has encountered an obstruction and goes back up. It is powered rear hatch

Asked by gtiner May 31, 2014 at 08:39 AM about the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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look at the lift cylinders. if they have been bent, they will not compress easily, and the sensor may interpret the resistance as an obstruction. the cylinders must be perfectly straight.

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