Heater and Hatch Problems

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Nov 25, 2002 | 03:07 PM

nhamze

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From: Hartford, South Dakota

Heater and Hatch Problems

I have a 1985 pontiac firebird and just yesterday the heat worked and I opened the hatch with the electric hatch button. Now today they both went out at the same time, I checked the fuses and they were ok. Could anyone tell me what this could be.

Nov 25, 2002 | 03:12 PM

yankeecarman

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From: Melbourne Australia but from South Carolina

Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: Auto

Only a thought---mine stopped working because the emer.brake lever was grounding out the switch. Have a look at the lever and the switch.

Nov 25, 2002 | 10:42 PM

lonsal

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From: Hacienda Heights, CA

Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird

Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi

Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27

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Originally posted by yankeecarman
Only a thought---mine stopped working because the emer.brake lever was grounding out the switch. Have a look at the lever and the switch.

On a Manual equipped car the hatch release is SUPPOSED to be grounded through the e-brake. It is a safety feature. If you disconnect the ground from the e-brake you won't be able to pop the hatch with the ingition energized.

Lon