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treid 07-31-2018 03:14 AM

Trunk Lights
 
I was trying to figure out why my front trunk light was not functioning. I happened to open rear trunk and front trunk light came on !! Any ideas on this phenomena would be appreciated.

Starter986 07-31-2018 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by treid (Post 576397)
I was trying to figure out why my front trunk light was not functioning. I happened to open rear trunk and front trunk light came on !! Any ideas on this phenomena would be appreciated.

I read upon this forum, just recently, that if one end is open, the other end, too, lights up.

Burg Boxster 07-31-2018 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 576404)
I read upon this forum, just recently, that if one end is open, the other end, too, lights up.

That is 100% correct... if either end open the other lights up as well.

So if they don't light up when the front only is open, the issue most likely is the micro-switch in the front latch (common BTW). Same in reverse if rear open but light does not illuminate.

Suggest you try working it w/ some good penetrating oil (Kroil, PB Blaster, etc.) to see if it'll free up first... Otherwise you'll need to remove and check the contacts, wiring etc. Repair / replace as needed from there.

Good luck :)

treid 07-31-2018 08:50 AM

thanks to all

BFeller 07-31-2018 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 576404)
I read upon this forum, just recently, that if one end is open, the other end, too, lights up.


I never knew that.

Boatin 10-27-2018 01:39 PM

Trunk Lights Switch
 
I can't find the micro switches that operate yhe trunk light, a guiding light would be appreciated (pun intended)

Boatin 10-27-2018 10:28 PM

Micro Switch
 
I think I found the rear trunk switch, hardly call it micro but I can't locate front trunk switch.

particlewave 10-27-2018 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatin (Post 581779)
I can't find the micro switches that operate yhe trunk light, a guiding light would be appreciated (pun intended)

Follow the wires (#9). ;)
It should be attached to the latch, but may have fallen off.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...BBA60346D3.png

Boatin 10-29-2018 08:07 AM

Thanks Particlewave. Appreciate the help.


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