masiroc566

Hi...Can you place a manual hatch lock instead of a electrical one in a 89 camaro? I just replaced mine and the latch doesnt get pulled down by the motor...or could the motor be bad?

Black305RS

if your talking about a manual hatch yes just take off the mounting plate for the trunk motor i did this on my 91 for a while

masiroc566

Hi..i dont really get you...could you explain further or do you have pictures...man I could sure sleep better..cuz having to continue replaing this thing is a nightmare....thx

Black305RS

ill try it was a while ago that i did this but ill try and no i dont have pictures sorry
there should be 4 big black bolts with 4 big washers on them if you remove them the whole thing should come off id go out and look now but its night time.
the other thing you can do is drill holes through the unit you have on your car but make sure that it is in the properly latched position than take some screws and screw them into the holes you made to keep it in place that is how mine is secured. but i assure you they are interchangeable is isnt cost effective to not have them be thats why so many parts can be gotten from various cars and such.

masiroc566

okay...if i remove the whole thing...what will hold the lid down?

Black305RS

the manual latch you would install in its place it should be able to mount than.

i hope im understanding you it seems like what your saying is that the motor is busted and the hatch is able to half opn and when you go over bumps it bounces up and than shuts

am i right

Black305RS

honestly your best bet is just remove it and see if it would mount it is possible that the maual latch may require its own mounting plate although i dont remember needing one. and if it does go with plan b drill hole with the hatch locked and closed and screw a few screws in place to hold the latch stationairy that way the trunk stays closed