Ryan Wandell

My 89' RS has an electronic latch for the trunk that doesn't work.. I'm guessing it's too seal the trunk water tight? Anyway, i've torn it apart and found that it's a huge unit.. is there any way I can swap that for a regular trunk latch, that will work just fine or does autozone sell these electric trunk motors? I've found one for 83.99 but it seems a little small for that huge mass of wires and junk thats there.

robg91z

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i have the same problem i wanna get rid of my electronic latch, what do u have to do to swap a regular latch

6SIX6

iTrader: (35)

I think the bracket welded to the body is different but not 100% sure. Just put your electric hatch motor all the way down and use it like a non power one. Thats if it doesnt work. Its adjustable somewhat on the 3 bolts that hold it in

Ryan Wandell

I've tried that, but it's got way too much play in it. The eletric to it works just fine the motors shot, so I may just put a new motor in it.. I was just thinking I could go back a few years and get a regular one.

6SIX6

iTrader: (35)

I might have a motor kicking around that works or a spare hatch pull down motor if you just want to swap it out

lmidden

take the entire assembly out get it into a position that looks like it will work drill 1 hole in each track all the way through and put a bolt in each hole thats what i did then i left the wiring harness disconnected when i put it back in

zacw4328

I feel y'all's pain. I've gone through 3 of these things. I honestly hate them. But luckily this third one is working perfect.
I looked at trying to switch to manual latch or whatever and read the latch is applied to the body different. So I just stuck with the electric. Sorry you're having the problem man.