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Trunk light

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 1:20 pm
by Space
My trunk light doesn't work. There's no voltage from the wiring. Does anyone know what triggers this light? Is there a switch somewhere?

Re: Trunk light

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 1:31 pm
by alexperkins
There's a microswitch in the boot lock mechanism. These often fail and are about a tenner to replace from the dealer

Re: Trunk light

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:52 pm
by Space
Is this switch located in the rear door where also the wiper mechanism is or is it below behind the bumper?

Re: Trunk light

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:02 am
by alexperkins
In the door itself.

Lock is removed from the bottom with an M8 spline bit

Re: Trunk light

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 10:24 pm
by Space
The switch was very polluted inside and sliding contacts corroded. It was easy to replace and a good moment to lubricate the locking mechanism as well.