tailgate clicking not opening

[djartjar]

Tail gate on 2004 range rover clicks but acts like it is stuck. ideas? Is is possible there is a cable that could get stuck near the latch and that could be inhibiting the release? thanks

 

[joey]

Could be the handle is froze and needs lubed, or the lock isn't releasing.

 

[djartjar]

Could be the handle is froze and needs lubed, or the lock isn't releasing.

it seems like the left side is stuck so is there anyway to release it without going to the dealer? Like can you use a long screwdriver or something? thanks

 

[joey]

your favorite anti rust lube.

 

[djartjar]

Bonus day! The tailgate has two hidden latches inside just near the ends of the tailgate. I pushed both down and unlocked it and here the coil that holds the gate had coiled up the wrong way and got stuck in the lock. I oiled it up and it works great.