# 1991 Firebird Hatchback Latch Won't close

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-firebird-hatchback-latch-wont-close/18957>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** pontiac, firebird\
**Created:** [September 1, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-firebird-hatchback-latch-wont-close/18957 "2008-09-01T14:30:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![ricdy2ski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/858c86/32.png) [@ricdy2ski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricdy2ski)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-firebird-hatchback-latch-wont-close/18957/1 "2008-09-01T14:30:43Z")

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My Son’s Firebird Hatchback lid does not close properly. The power motor (that pulls the lid down securely) continues to run. I got another from the junkyard and a relay, but neither have solved the problem. I have to disconnect the motor to secure the hatchback.