How can I get in my rear hatch? The lock is broken(hammer)wireing is in shambles! Hatch has the pwr option and batt. was disconnected when it locked, so it's still raised some. Tried a screw driver from inside(played w/the locking motor)w/no luck.
Any ideas how to open it?
Thanks!!

 

Hasn't anybody done this before??

 

From what I remember there is a way to turn something and make the sliding part move up and down. I had the problem on my 87 where it would come up but not down. Can you get a hot wire over to the solenoid you should be able to release the latch that way.

 

There's no way I can get a wire to the solenoid, the cover is still there. I think I might have to break the cover off(don't want to)and unbolt the motor. Just seems like the hard way to do it. How about if I try to stick a pry bar under the hatch? If I don't break the tail lights, think it'll work?

 

how difficult would it be to take a battery and reconnect?
i've had to do this several times to mine while traveling across country towing it.


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Duffster (age 31)
BEAT DOWN HARD 88' Camaro SC,
1978 Caprice Classic motor havin'(WITH NO COMPUTER),84' Z-28 Nose clip wearin',
84' Z-28 Hood covered,
AND THE TIRES:
245/60-16 Firehawk SS20 (1),
245/60-16 Bridgestone CompTA's(on rear),
235/60-16 Pirelli P600 w/a curb check or 3(1),
REAR HATCH MASTER OF ALL!!!
Duffster_Camaro@HOTMAIL.COM
Owner of the Camaro 0 out of 10 Third-genners approve of, also part of the non-existent Iowa crew.

 

The whole wiring harness was ripped out. I finally got it opened-had to rip of the rear panel and unbolt the power motor.
Thanks to all that replied!