rear hatch problem

[JFerris]

Hi I just bought 86 TA. Does anyone know where the hatch release button is?

[Joe 1320]

If memory seves me (and it might not), the rmote release was an option. I don't think my 87 had one. You had to use the key.

[JFerris]

well my key doesn't work. Is there any other way to git in it?

[bru333]

Joe is right. The remote release was an option in '86.
If your TA has it the switch would be right below the gauges near the middle of the dash.


Options for getting in are limited.

Locksmith.

Go to a GM dealer and get a new key made. (taking your chances wasting your money on this one, since someone could have changed the lock)

Try crawling through from the front and pull the bottom of the trim up and pop it from inside. But you have to be very agile/small to even attempt this (I wouldn't even try it) I'm not even sure it can be done, there isn't much room to reach around the trim (besides I tend to get freaked out in small spaces).

[Joe 1320]

Try crawling through from the front and pull the bottom of the trim up and pop it from inside. But you have to be very agile/small to even attempt this (I wouldn't even try it) I'm not even sure it can be done, there isn't much room to reach around the trim.

I've done it and it's a PITA. Had to pop it with a screw driver.

[ryan34]

My camaro had its release button in between the window buttons. You had to "pull" it back, not push it.

[JFerris]

thank you guys

[redws6]

Try crawling through from the front and pull the bottom of the trim up and pop it from inside. But you have to be very agile/small to even attempt this (I wouldn't even try it) I'm not even sure it can be done, there isn't much room to reach around the trim (besides I tend to get freaked out in small spaces).

it can be done but its a PITA

[JFerris]

I got it open
thank you