Adding Trunk pop to power trunk with no release solenoid
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Adding Trunk pop to power trunk with no release solenoid
My 89 Camaro has power pull-down, but no release switch on the console, and no soleniod on the pull-down mechanism. I would like to add it.
Questions:
-Is the wiring already in the vehicle? (I just haven't looked yet)
-Is it as simple as adding a factory solenoid, or do I need to replace the entire assembly?
Questions:
-Is the wiring already in the vehicle? (I just haven't looked yet)
-Is it as simple as adding a factory solenoid, or do I need to replace the entire assembly?
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Yes it is simple to add the hatch release solenoid to your pull-down unit. Just unscrew the manual release from your pull-own unit and add the solenoid. It is held by a single 10mm screw. The cable release of it connects to the back of the lock cylinder. Just squeeze it and it will pop off with a screwdriver. Be sure to add the ground wire from that 10mm screw to the ground location on the body just below the pull-down unit. The solenoid has a single black wire that supplies +12v from the switch and relay. Your Camaro Service manual will list the wiring schematic for how to wire the switch to the relay and solenoid. If you can't find a solenoid release I have it available as TDS 404080.
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Wow that price is certainly nice enough. Remote hatch release is soooo nice. Great to tie into a keyless entry system. I did it on my car, took about 20 minutes to install, the wire was easy to run underneath the side panels as well.
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Car: Red on Red 89 RS
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Originally posted by lonsal
Yes it is simple to add the hatch release solenoid to your pull-down unit. Just unscrew the manual release from your pull-own unit and add the solenoid. It is held by a single 10mm screw. The cable release of it connects to the back of the lock cylinder. Just squeeze it and it will pop off with a screwdriver. Be sure to add the ground wire from that 10mm screw to the ground location on the body just below the pull-down unit. The solenoid has a single black wire that supplies +12v from the switch and relay. Your Camaro Service manual will list the wiring schematic for how to wire the switch to the relay and solenoid. If you can't find a solenoid release I have it available as TDS 404080.
Lon Salgren
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Yes it is simple to add the hatch release solenoid to your pull-down unit. Just unscrew the manual release from your pull-own unit and add the solenoid. It is held by a single 10mm screw. The cable release of it connects to the back of the lock cylinder. Just squeeze it and it will pop off with a screwdriver. Be sure to add the ground wire from that 10mm screw to the ground location on the body just below the pull-down unit. The solenoid has a single black wire that supplies +12v from the switch and relay. Your Camaro Service manual will list the wiring schematic for how to wire the switch to the relay and solenoid. If you can't find a solenoid release I have it available as TDS 404080.
Lon Salgren
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Anyone want to know why I'm adding it???
I got pulled over last night because I left my plate flipped down
Last edited by jimp2001; 02-10-2006 at 05:28 AM.
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Car: 91 camaro rs
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does any one have pics or illustrations of what to disconnect and remove? and what to look for a the boneyard
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Car: 86 T/A
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Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi
In my case there was a large silver sorta tubelike item on the back of the unit with a single wire coming out (maybe black). Should be easy to spot, held on with a pair of screws.
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Originally posted by sgt0704
does any one have pics or illustrations of what to disconnect and remove? and what to look for a the boneyard
does any one have pics or illustrations of what to disconnect and remove? and what to look for a the boneyard
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