my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own
10-23-2002, 01:20 PM
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my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own
The other nite I went out to my 96 corvette and the hatch was open and the solenoid was clicking on and off. I closed the hatch and started to drive.When I was driving at about 40 mph the solenoid clicked and the hatch opened! I pulled over,closed the hatch,but the solenoid kept opening so I couldnt keep the hatch closed. I had to pull the fuse to keep it shut. Any Ideas?I thought you couldnt open the hatch while you were moving. please give me your ideas Thanks Rich
10-23-2002, 02:33 PM
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Re: my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own (richN)
first things i would check is:
1. The actual switch it'self ... shorted etc
2. shorted wires from switch
3. The selonoid ... shorted etc coil
1. The actual switch it'self ... shorted etc
2. shorted wires from switch
3. The selonoid ... shorted etc coil
10-23-2002, 02:45 PM
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Re: my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own (LarryK 87)
Its going to be the switch or a shorted wire between the solenoid and the switch. My first guess would be the switch.
10-23-2002, 05:50 PM
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Re: my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own (WhiteIce)
My 86 did the same thing for a few days last summer, almost drove me crazy. I went around and cleaned the spilled soda off the buttons and switches and the problem went away. I know it's not supposed to happen when the car is moving, but it did for me. Good Luck
10-24-2002, 12:44 PM
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Re: my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own (myblack864+3)
I think I found the problem. The 2 wires going to the switch were going over a sharp piece of metal.I think the metal cut the insulation of the wires and was conecting the circuit.
