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Old 09-03-2008, 08:01 PM   #6
Kirk
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Quote:
Originally Posted by machone
Good idea, thanks Kirk.

I see from the wiring diagram that the plate light is grounded to Ground #8, which shouldn't be too hard to access in the trunk.

You don't need to specifically find Ground #8. Maybe you know this already, so please excuse me if I'm telling you something you already know:

The whole car body is part of the grounding system for electrical components. I was suggesting then that you just check continuity between the negative (ground) lead in the bulb socket to the car's body somewhere (the trunk latch hardware should do). That will tell you at least if the harness is unplugged.

Kirk
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