Jammed hatchback door

[trailrider650cc]

Hi everyone, I am new here and happy to see this forum exist. I just bought a nice red 2004 Pontiac Vibe; I love it. But a couple of weeks after my purchase; the hatckback door jammed. I feel a tension on the handle but no click. I tried with the key; no success. Tried with the inside button; the window open normally but not the door. I do not know if any of you experienced this before? I would like to remove the inside panel but the door is closed; do you think it possible?

Thanks for your help.

[A Psycho Martyr]

nah, you're not gonna be able to remove the panel w/ the hatch closed

I'd wiggle the key until ya get it (don't break that key tho)

[KITT222]

The tiny access panel you for sure can pop off while the hatch is closed. That should be enough to reach in and pull the latch free.

[A Psycho Martyr]

I should have taken pics when i had mine off so i could tell him EXACTLY where the rod is in there

[trailrider650cc]

OK. I know what little access panel you are talking about. I will try this weekend and let you know the outcome. Thanks for your advises and I hope it open. Then I will need to understand what happened!!!

[trailrider650cc]

Finally fixed it!

It was part of a plasitc screw (the ones holding the plate in place) that fell down and blocked the unlockingh system. I was also able to remove the whole plastic door trim even if the door was closed. I needed that otherwise there was no way I could have seen what was going on down there. Once that little (removed) was removed; the door work again!!!

Again; thanks for your tips!