Ok, so I'm new here although I've been trolling the last few weeks absorbing as much as I can.
I picked up a high mileage 2003 Silver/Black Vibe. She has a few issues from neglect and needs a little love. Engine and tranny feel tight and smooth however. Loving it so far.
Anyhow, one issue I have at the moment is the rear hatch does not lock - at all.
The key I got with it does not lock or unlock any of the doors - only turns the ignition. Apparently an ignition replacement in its history somewhere and the original keys were misplaced (I'm guessing).
The key fob does lock/unlock the doors and hatch window. I've pulled the back panel off the hatch and, mechanically, everything (the latch, connecting rods, wires, etc) looks sound.
Could the hatch lock be a fuse, or a burnt out control in the back door? I can't really tell where/how it ties into the handle - it looks really simple from a mechanical perspective.
Any ideas?