Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
06-03-2012, 05:58 AM
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Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
My 92 has the electric release unit, and after 20 years of service, finally gave up. The hatch was open when it stopped working. I'm assuming it just burned up, I'm getting no response when I try to shut the hatch.
Whats the best way to approach buying one? I'd like to just buy a new unit and bolt in, rather than trying to rebuild the old one, unless it's way less expensive, then I'll rebuild. I'm working on a budget like everyone. Are new units even available? Thanks in advance....
Whats the best way to approach buying one? I'd like to just buy a new unit and bolt in, rather than trying to rebuild the old one, unless it's way less expensive, then I'll rebuild. I'm working on a budget like everyone. Are new units even available? Thanks in advance....
06-04-2012, 03:42 PM
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They’re all rebuilds.
Your fastest pit-stop is to swap it.
I don’t know what your budget is but they’re only $389 from Top-DownSolutions.com.
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Your fastest pit-stop is to swap it.
I don’t know what your budget is but they’re only $389 from Top-DownSolutions.com.
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06-04-2012, 03:48 PM
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Re: Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
I have two, one has the whole housing. Will sell both together in case you need parts. Both Factory. I will add picture's if you like.
06-05-2012, 03:03 AM
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Re: Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
My 92 rs did the same thing I just unplug the connector at the motor and plug it back in and it worked again.
06-05-2012, 10:34 PM
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Re: Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
My 92 has the electric release unit, and after 20 years of service, finally gave up. The hatch was open when it stopped working. I'm assuming it just burned up, I'm getting no response when I try to shut the hatch.
Whats the best way to approach buying one? I'd like to just buy a new unit and bolt in, rather than trying to rebuild the old one, unless it's way less expensive, then I'll rebuild. I'm working on a budget like everyone. Are new units even available? Thanks in advance....
Whats the best way to approach buying one? I'd like to just buy a new unit and bolt in, rather than trying to rebuild the old one, unless it's way less expensive, then I'll rebuild. I'm working on a budget like everyone. Are new units even available? Thanks in advance....
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TrunkReleas...01/335664/1989
Here's how to replace it. Video also made by 1A.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=xSE5Dx4Oa0Y
06-09-2012, 07:25 AM
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Car: 92 Firebird
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Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: Bad rear hatch release, suggestions on replacement?
Motor may be bad. Very cheap part from 1A with the housing. Easy swap.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TrunkReleas...01/335664/1989
Here's how to replace it. Video also made by 1A.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=xSE5Dx4Oa0Y
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TrunkReleas...01/335664/1989
Here's how to replace it. Video also made by 1A.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=xSE5Dx4Oa0Y
Thanks everyone!
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