back hatch will not open
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From: chicago IL
Car: 91 formula
Engine: 350 tuned port. bolt ons
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
back hatch will not open
I have a little problem my back hatch will not open I put the key in the key hole but it will not turn left or right. the only thing i can do to open it is press the hatch button in the interior.
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From: Colorado
Car: 87 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: back hatch will not open
It's possible that either the hatch lock or the door locks got changed at some point and your key only works for the doors.
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From: NWOhioToledoArea
Car: 86-FireBird
Engine: -MPFI
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Re: back hatch will not open
Well before your button stops working pull the lock outof the trunk and take it into a locksmith, he can make a key or just read numbers off lock and make one.
But you need to remove the lock first, they charge 3 times more if you don't.
But you need to remove the lock first, they charge 3 times more if you don't.
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Re: back hatch will not open
I would try spraying some lube in the cylinder first. It may be frozen from not being used. If it doesn't work, I would pull the lock and have it re-keyed to match your existing door key. Call a local GM dealer or a locksmith and see if they do it there. For a reference, I charge $45 at work to re-key a cylinder.
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