I have a '98 Type R and the hatchback is not working right. I unlock the car and still the hatchback is locked, sometimes I can get it somewhat open but it's still latched to the car. Luckily I can open it manually when I turn the key 90 degrees to the right.

 

weird, mine just started doing the same thing. I can still open it so I haven't bothered to even look at it yet. maybe some wd-40?

 

same here. have to open manually with key. a DIY to fix this would be really helpful,, anyone??

 

if someone is back there to lift it when you try to open it does it open?

 

what years are we talking about? I have the 96+ with the latch on the hatch.

 

Hmm, now it's working correctly again. I don't like it when things "fix" themselves.

 

I think the latch actuator was switched in 98 with the new body style. Mine either has to be popped from where the gas tank lever is or have the key inserted into the hatch itself.

 

ive had the exact same problem since i bought my teg. i just resort to using the key to open the back which is pretty lame =/

 

that's how it it for a couple of month, sometime it work sometime it don't. now it completely stop, the only way to open is with the key. 99 ls

 

Yeah i have a 99 GSR and i have the same problem. I try to open it with the little lever and it wont, so i have to open it w/ the key everytime... it sucks...