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I once had a 1987 that had the same problem! On the inside of the tailgate, at the top ends, there should be a small lever. You can flip them one at a time and it will un latch the tailgate!
Your clutch cable snapped. It should be an easy fix.
While pulling on the handle as if to open the hatch, take a screw driver and pop the locking mechanism/latch to the open position. It should work no problem.
Are you referring to the interior lights staying on even when to doors are close? If so spray some WD-40 on the entire door latch including rear tailgate latch and it will resolve your problems. The problem is the latches get stuck in place.
I had this issue on my '87. I pried the plastic panel out of the channel enough to work the prybar into the latch and work it open.
Unscrew the latch. or put oil on the hinges for the latch to move and see if you can move it.
Take apart the panel on the tailgate, and check that the lock lever isn't stuck. While the panel is off, you can try your key and keep messing with it, tweaking it as needed. It should look like a little plunger, and chances are you will need to replace it. Go to a junk yard.
Spray lots of wd-40 in the driver side latch, there is a mechanism in there that allows power to flow to the motor when the tailgate is closed. more than likely it is just dirty and stuck. Thing is you have to get the tailgate open.
That info would be in the driverside door frame of the car on the White paper stuck there with the standard size tire for your car. Or also check the Drivers manual.
It is not, my Subaru Brumby is working fine thank you
To fix a trunk latch that is stuck open, the teeth on the lock may have to be adjusted so the trunk will close. It is also possible that the cable for the trunk latch is broken. To fix the gas cap door latch may require a little bending and adjusting with a pair of pliers.
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