Hatch Release and E-Brake Light
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Hatch Release and E-Brake Light
I read about this awhile ago but couldn't find the topic so I'm posting it myself...
I have an '88 GTA and when I press the button on the dash to release the hatch it makes a click noise from the back but doesn't actually release it. I noticed that while I am holding down the button the E-brake light comes on (in the instrument panel area). Anyone know what's going on??
I have an '88 GTA and when I press the button on the dash to release the hatch it makes a click noise from the back but doesn't actually release it. I noticed that while I am holding down the button the E-brake light comes on (in the instrument panel area). Anyone know what's going on??
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Car: '92 Z28; Dk Teal; Her Pkg
Engine: 305
Transmission: Richmond 6 Spd
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", Detroit Locker, 3.70
The E brake light is grounded to turn it on, so, somehow, activating the hatch switch is grounding that circuit. The E brake switch must be closed for the hatch to open in a manual trans car - it grounds the relay coil.
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Car: '92 Z28; Dk Teal; Her Pkg
Engine: 305
Transmission: Richmond 6 Spd
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", Detroit Locker, 3.70
On an auto, the hatch release relay coil is grounded through the PRNDL switch & the starter solenoid coil when the PRNDL switch is in P or N. Take a look in the console - the E brake switch or wire connecting to it may be shorted to the hatch release wiring or relay.
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