Tailgate glass not locking??

This is an odd one, and I'm hoping others have had this happen, and know the fix. I can lock my '96 Roady wagon and the locks...all lock, including the chrome tailgate knob going down, but the rear window will still pop open when you press the button above the license plate, locked or not.

I don't leave my car outside and basically only use it as a weekend toy, so it's not a huge issue, but if I do have to run into a store or something I'd like to know the car is fully locked.

Any ideas?

-Mike

yes,
Have the same problem in the yacht.

There is a micro-switch that the lock plunger pushes down to unlock the glass.

The spring gets weak and the glass stays unlocked.

I disconnected it and the glass stays locked. Just means I have to use the key or RKE fob to open the glass.

You may have a worn or broken part in the lock mechanism for the gate. Check the sliders in the slotted bell cranks. There should be a part that keeps the button from actuating the plastic switch on the solenoid bracket when the gate is locked.

Thanks folks. It DOES still lock sometimes. I will tear into a car at the savage yard and see if I can look at that switch. I bet the spring on mine is worn.

-Mike

Finally! I thought I was loosing whats left of my mind,checking and rechecking to make sure the glass stayed locked.