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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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I was wondering what all is involved in installing a hatch release button. My camaro didnt have one when i bought it and taking the other key off the ring gets old after a while.

Ive seen the buttons themselves for sale, but what all is needed to hook up the system? any wires, cables, etc?

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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Youll need to find a car that has it. Grab the solenoid from the latch and the switch. The rest is simple wiring and hook up. Id place it in a stock location.

Shouldnt be too hard.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Did you get it?
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Not yet. I'm having trouble finding anything besides the button itself . If anyone knows any good links, let me know! haha
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Find a wrecked car...
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Find a wrecked car...
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I can prolly find one at my yard if you wanna pay for shipping plus something. Its not really a rare item haha
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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I never knew there were some that didn't come with this... Not to sound stupid but are you sure you are looking in the right spot for it?

A lot of people coming from LT1's don't realize it isn't in the glove box anymore...
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yeah its to the left, under the steering column
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I thought they all came with the power hatch release. The wiring should be right there just need the switch and solenoid. U can change the spring while ur there too
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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I know where to look for it, it's just not there. There's the recess for it and everything, just no button
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Some of the base model v6's did NOT have a power hatch. Or maybe even the "stripper" z28s I don't know. But yeah alll you need is the button and the lock in the back. Maybe the wiring. Thats if its not impossible to get to
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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wires and plugs are already there. i went to the dealership and the solenoid was like $25. just screw it on and plug it in, theres already a plug by the latch. and under the kick panel there is another plug wrapped with foam.
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