Need help wiring up the Rear Hatch Switch
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From: Cedartown, Georgia
Car: 86 T/A
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700-R4 Auto
Need help wiring up the Rear Hatch Switch
Im about to buy a switch for my 86 trans am, but have a few questions.
1. First of all, in my car, there is already a spot on my dash to install the button. And it's being blocked off with this spacer thing. So do I have to take it out and just install the button and thats it? I dont know if I already have the wiring for it or not.
2. How do I wire it up from my switch all the way back to the hatch?
3. Will this one in the pic work on my car? If I buy this one, I will have to cut out my dash wont I? Or can I just buy the button?
1. First of all, in my car, there is already a spot on my dash to install the button. And it's being blocked off with this spacer thing. So do I have to take it out and just install the button and thats it? I dont know if I already have the wiring for it or not.
2. How do I wire it up from my switch all the way back to the hatch?
3. Will this one in the pic work on my car? If I buy this one, I will have to cut out my dash wont I? Or can I just buy the button?
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The 'plug' in the dash opening just unscrews and the switch pictured screws in place.
Just having the switch will not release your hatch. You will also need a relay and a solenoid for the rear.
If you're lucky, the car is prewired and then never recieved the option. Most likely you'll need to invest in some wire and a few connectors though.
Running the wire would be just like running wiring for a car stereo amp. Hide it under the trim/carpet down the side. there's usually a wire channel on the drivers side to hold wiring already.
Just having the switch will not release your hatch. You will also need a relay and a solenoid for the rear.
If you're lucky, the car is prewired and then never recieved the option. Most likely you'll need to invest in some wire and a few connectors though.
Running the wire would be just like running wiring for a car stereo amp. Hide it under the trim/carpet down the side. there's usually a wire channel on the drivers side to hold wiring already.
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Car: 86 TA
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 - 2200 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
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