Trunk door will not close Grand Cherokee 1996

double posted, i answered post 1 and even put a link
to your new cars operators guide, read page 36-38, its ALL there
how to use it, and what to DO, is stuck inside.

SUV trunk?
huh?
you mean the rear door? gate?
tell again what wont unlock.
(both sides) with key metal or fob?
inside or outside both fail.
cars have kid protection feature, with lock defeats.
did you not see that in the operators guide?
tell morel.

1. If you have the light switch in the wrong mode the lights will not operate when you open the door.

2. If the interior lights do not operate at all (ie you cannot switch them on and off manually)then you need to check the fuse for the interior lights.

3. When set to the correct mode, the interior lights will operate from a door operated switch so if the switch has failed the lights will either stay on or not operate at all when you open and close the door. Eventually these door switches fail with repeated use and need to be replaced. (Consider how many times the small door switch has been operated since 1996).

Just a suggestion as I have seen this before--with door open pull up on outside handle and in door there is a curved latch that can be pulled open with a screwdriver---the hook is likely closed and with opening pressure on the outside handle you should be able to snap it open so the door will close properly---often happens if someone snaps it by accident closed (the hook latch).

Best place to start is checking your fuses.

Hi suggest check this procedure about How to Do a Battery Parasitic Drain Test.

ur heater door may be stuck closed

try changing the fuse, the box is located on the passenger side floor. There is a diagram on the cover.

Sometimes the wiring breaks where the door swings open and close. You can remove the the boot and check the wires you will probally find some broken. Check good and feel the wires.

you will need to replace the the door lock actuator for this door. when you unlock the doors do you hear a loud noise yep that's the problem.