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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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Rear hatch help

I got an 88 iroc z and it didn't come with door key, also the switch won't release it anymore. What should I do to get it open?
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

if you get a hold of a good locksmith there is a chance they can re-key the locks for you or they might be able to at least get your hatch open so you can replace the lock.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

my key wouldnt open my hatch. i poped off the hatch light and put a flat head on the inside of the lock twisted and it poped open. give it a try. you have better chances of opening it from the inside then the outside
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Have a new key made (or get new lock set), then you can lock your doors as well open your hatch.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Ok thanks. I'll give the light a try
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Have you checked to see if it's just a blown fuse keeping the latch switch from working?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Originally Posted by jtsk
Have you checked to see if it's just a blown fuse keeping the latch switch from working?
yeah the accesory fuse is good the power locks work and when i pill up the e brake and hit the button it clicks but doesnt do anything
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

i feel your pain with no keys. my new gta didnt come with right keys .same thing with my hatch it clicks but doesnt release.

can we take our title to a dealership and have them cut a key based off the vin number?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

You car is too old and most dealers don't have the info and don't want to be bothered. A locksmith can make you new keys.
My 84 didn't come with door/hatch/t-top keys and a locksmith came to my house
and made a new set for $30 bucks.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Originally Posted by platynumx
i feel your pain with no keys. my new gta didnt come with right keys .same thing with my hatch it clicks but doesnt release.

can we take our title to a dealership and have them cut a key based off the vin number?
Yes,a dealer should be able to get a key for you with the vin and proof of ownership(title)
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Rear hatch help

Got mine popped just now.in a moment of brilliance(or dumbassness depending on how u look at it)noticed there wasn't any hatch support struts.had the gf push the button as I pulled up on the hatch.badabing!
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