User Error 87

so my 1987 trans am gta switch for the hatch isnt working. The motor in the rear is working..pops up when the trunk opens and pulls the trunk down to close it...but when i sit in the car and press the switch to pop it the brake light on the dash goes on...so i figured id press the switch while the e brake is up or depress the brake..nothing...any ideas

Al Hasse

My guess is the relay in the console. I have a similar problem at the moment, except my relay is shorted and keeps the release solenoid energized - it clicks about every 2 or 3 seconds and the hatch won't stay shut. I just unplugged the solenoid until I can get a new relay since the key and pull-down motor work just fine. Even with the solenoid disconnected, I get the brake indicator in the dash every so often, moving the release switch (as if to open the hatch) will make it go out.

Bobby Suth

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If the hatch isnt closing all the way than it wont release until it has.it has to make a click sound at the end of closing.this can also drain your battery dead.my nylon guilds are worn and the asembly gives a little at the end.

User Error 87

mine closes all the way..u hear the click...im going to check out the relay..i did order a quality used one from hawks...hasnt come yet..

jaymzallyn

I grounded out a hot lead a few years back and mine quit working. I just ended up hard wiring mine using the existing switch. Ran a new hot lead under the carpet all the way back to the motor. The only concern for some may be that the switch is active at all times now. I haven't had any issues with it, if anything it's more convenient for me, although I don't have any kids or pets who ride in my car.