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[pauly1119]

Hello, new to this forum but not these trucks. This is my 4th over the years and I just picked up this 01 with 90k miles in amazing condition, garaged well cared for. Question when I hit a bump like railroad tracks etc the rear hatch light blinks. Other then the obvious which I’ll start with has anyone had this with a easy solution. I’ll pull the trim off this weekend to look for lose connections or pinched wires at the edges.
Thanks

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia. That’s a rare find. Check where the wires go from the body to the lift gate. They get chafed from old/missing grommets.

 

[S33k3r]

You might also have a loose hatch that is loose enough to jiggle the sensor connection, but not enough to make noise/exhibit other evidence. Just guessing, though. Never have experienced this one.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum

 

[RaiderRodney]

Welcome to the forum, and great find! White is my fav, looks great!

 

[MassHoe04]

Beautiful rig! Welcome from MA!
Check the wires and connectors back there, as others have already suggested.

Looks like you are in FL, maybe?
Salt air, humidity and (based on the low mileage) sitting for month and lack of use... there could be corrosion in/on the contacts.
See if you can get to all contacts, scrub with some electric terminal cleaner spray and see about lubricating with a silicone spray to get all the moving parts to move freely.

 

[George B]

Welcome from WI

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach!

Nice find! Looks brand new!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

 

[pauly1119]

Hello, thanks for the replys. I took a closer look this morning, the latches look almost brand new. Truck has zero rust but I did notice the upper glass door had a plastic clip that holds the trim in place and the tab was sticking up about 1/4 inch up. I popped that off and ground it down and put it back and it hasn’t happen since. Maybe it was holding that door up just enough? I drive it 190 miles round trip twice a week and had the drive home this morning without a single incident. Maybe I got lucky. I’m located on the treasure coast of Florida but bought it in Naples Fl. Was definitely garaged. All the rubber, seals, latches all look new. Original paint. Even smells like a newer truck in the interior. I’m hoping I got really lucky with this one.
Thanks

 

[MassHoe04]

My 04 will occasionally think the hatch is not closed if I don't slam it down hard enough. If I start it up when that happens, I get the message that the rear hatch is open on the info. center. If it is not running and I hit the lock button on the remote twice, the horn will not beep twice like it usually does when the security system arms up. If I don't hear it beep twice, I know I didn't close the hatch hard enough. For now, I am ignoring that minor inconvenience and just slam the hatch again.

My issue is only after opening and closing. My interior cargo light never just comes on while the hatch is closed, which looks like yours does from your first post...

 

[pauly1119]

The only paint issue on the truck is also in the above pic under the rear hatch lip only on the inside. You can see it in the pics above. I ordered some color matched spray paint. Is it worth trying to sand and paint just that inside lip? Any tips? The rest of the truck is amazing. Even ceramic coated. I kinda a OCD type so I will always think about it unless I do something.

 

[pauly1119]

Well the paint came in this morning and I went for it. Sanded and painted under the edge on the inside and a little thumb size mark on the outside edge. Figured however bad it could be I can always get it hatch professionally painted. I think I can live with it.

 

[RAMurphy]

Welcome to the forum from southern Maryland. Great find, I know you will love the vehicle. Great knowledgeable people here.

 

[Buggdave]

The paint looks good and it sounds like you did some good prep before applying it.

 

[mattbta]

Need more pics of C5 Z06 and Camaro!

 

[pauly1119]

Need more pics of C5 Z06 and Camaro!

 

[pauly1119]

Thanks I don’t really have great pics of them.

 

[pauly1119]

The paint looks good and it sounds like you did some good prep before applying it.

Thanks, I did do some sanding first and wiped everything down and taped it off. It’s better then it was.

 

[S33k3r]

Thanks I don’t really have great pics of them.

Isn't that a great excuse to take good pictures of them?