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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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87 Iroc hatch

I just got this car fixed up after my kid "dented" it about 3 years ago. When I got it back from the auto body and inspection station, the rear hatch motor doesn't work. I don't want to sound like an ***, but the fuse is in the fuse block, correct? I checked them and they all are fine, but it doesn't list "rear hatch" in the fuse directory. I can't get the hatch back to fully closed position. It latches , but I can't get it to seat (go down the additional 1"). Any other suggestions?
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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From: deridder la
Car: 1989 irocz
Engine: 305 ho
Transmission: t5
Re: 87 Iroc hatch

i think there is a fuse in the hatch compartment where the motor and id check the ground wire make sure it still hooked up when you take the back plastic off
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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From: Conway SC
Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 385
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
Re: 87 Iroc hatch

Try removing your hatch w-strip. Then see if your hatch will close. If it does check the alignment on the quarters. It may have separated. Have you replaced the lift supports lately?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Re: 87 Iroc hatch

I am having the same problem...i have a white wire with a little black plug just hanging down...diagram to see where is belongs?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Re: 87 Iroc hatch

I figured out the problem with the hatch not completely closing. On top of the hatch motor is a switch (relay). If you look down along the side, it comes out with a Phillips and then just pops out. I replaced that and it as good as new.

As far as the additional plug hanging down, I have that too. It seems to do nothing.

I also noticed that the hatch still works correctly even without the cube relay that is mounted on the back wall near the hatch. Why? I have no idea!
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