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Dec 16, 2013 | 01:46 AM

Chase 89 RS

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No hatch release switch

I cant find a hatch release switch inside my 89 camaro RS. Does it not have one or was it removed for some reason?

Dec 16, 2013 | 06:36 AM

stealtht/a

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From: Short Summer, VT

Car: 1985 Trans Am T-Top

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: T-5 5 Speed

Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi 1LE 10 bolt

Re: No hatch release switch

It was an option, so sounds like yours doesn't have it.

Dec 17, 2013 | 06:46 PM

zenish

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From: stallings,n.c.

Car: 1989 camaro rs convertable

Engine: 305 tbi

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 7.5"3.42 gears forth gen 2000 camar

Re: No hatch release switch

i added one to mine.the solinold bolts on easy and i use my aftermarket door locks remote to release the trunk.[factory door locks]

Dec 24, 2013 | 10:54 PM

cwt

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Re: No hatch release switch

Anyone know how much of a pain it would be to wire one up? I have the latch pull down but not the trunk release just the blank button on the dash.

Dec 25, 2013 | 12:56 AM

jermdm

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From: Erlanger, KY

Car: 1989 Iroc-z

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: Auto 700R4

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt - 2.77

Re: No hatch release switch

The hatch release switch is located on the center console in between the power window switches, if you have power windows or not. Its possible the car is already wired for it. The connector for the switch might be there under the panel where the switch would go and the wiring might be there where the pull down latch is at. If not, it really wouldn't be that hard to wire up a hatch release with the factory solenoid on the pull down latch.