and the trunk wont open,, anyone wanna explain how this magically happened? trunk wont pop when i use the alram thing either, i have to use the key,,

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1988 GTA Trans Am 350tpi: 47k miles,3:27 BW rear, aftermarket t-tops
Hotchkis: subframe connectors & strut tower brace
Flowmaster: 3inch exhaust& dual chamber muffler
Accel: 8.8mm wires, cap&rotor, u-groove spark plugs
Edelbrock: 52mmTB, intake & runners
K&N: filtercharger
TPIS: 170* stat, afpr, mat relocation kit
March: performance crank and alternator pulleys
Hypertech: 176* fan switch
Other mods: ported plenum, gutted cat, tb coolant bypass, homemade cold air induction, flux capacitor, driver side floor mat removed

 

The hatch release is interlocked with the parking brake such that if the engine is running, the p-brake must be pulled in order for the release to work. The light coming on dimly when the hatch release is operated is normal.

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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
ICON Motorsports

 

Check the relay under the dash on the PS side. It is located between the where the dash pocket mounts and the metal "box" towards the center. You have to pull the relay down to get to the harness.

Also check the connections by the popper towards the rear of the car. (I have the same car)

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1988 GTA 5.7L TPI Auto
355 ci. block,TPIS ZZ-9 Camshaft, SLP Headers, Borla Cat Back, B&M Holeshot 2400 Stall Converter, 3.73 Richmond Gears

"Why ride a stang when birds can fly?"

http://www.geocities.com/thegta

 

Yep, my light comes on as well. It even flickers lightly when I use my CB but that's another story!

 

would that metal box be the ecm? also what color are the wires connected to the relay?? thanks

 

Dont forget that on automatic transmissions, the hatch release is wired through the park/neutral switch, and not the parking brake like manuals are.

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1989 IROC-Z 5.7L
NOS 150HP kit
ProBuilt 700R4, PI Vigilante 2800 stall lockup
Baer Brakes 12" Sport System