My 89' RS has an electronic latch for the trunk that doesn't work.. I'm guessing it's too seal the trunk water tight? Anyway, i've torn it apart and found that it's a huge unit.. is there any way I can swap that for a regular trunk latch, that will work just fine or does autozone sell these electric trunk motors? I've found one for 83.99 but it seems a little small for that huge mass of wires and junk thats there.

 

i have the same problem i wanna get rid of my electronic latch, what do u have to do to swap a regular latch

 

I think the bracket welded to the body is different but not 100% sure. Just put your electric hatch motor all the way down and use it like a non power one. Thats if it doesnt work. Its adjustable somewhat on the 3 bolts that hold it in

 

I've tried that, but it's got way too much play in it. The eletric to it works just fine the motors shot, so I may just put a new motor in it.. I was just thinking I could go back a few years and get a regular one.

 

I might have a motor kicking around that works or a spare hatch pull down motor if you just want to swap it out

 

take the entire assembly out get it into a position that looks like it will work drill 1 hole in each track all the way through and put a bolt in each hole thats what i did then i left the wiring harness disconnected when i put it back in

 

I feel y'all's pain. I've gone through 3 of these things. I honestly hate them. But luckily this third one is working perfect.
I looked at trying to switch to manual latch or whatever and read the latch is applied to the body different. So I just stuck with the electric. Sorry you're having the problem man.