Welcome to the site! I spent a couple years in McLean, so I know where you're at
Anyway, you may want to reach out to Hawk's Third Gen Parts -- they can probably get you something much cheaper (and perhaps way easier than replacing the hatch).
www.hawksthirdgenparts.com (you may need to give them a call to get some tech help, though).
You may also want to try a search on
www.thirdgen.org or posting something in their electrical section. I'm sure someone with intimate familiarity will be able to help! Best of luck!