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Old 12-06-2006, 05:39 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster
I had no idea there was a switch, my light never turns on, where is the switch.... BTW i already replaced the bulb and no light still.
When you pop your hood, then walk around front and reach under the lip to move the red tipped lever to release it, that's the safety release. Look at where that safety release goes down through the plastic trim panel to the latch mechanism... that's where the switch is.

That plastic trim piece is easy to remove to give you better access to the latch/switch. Once in, it may take a few soakings with WD-40 to get it to work reliably. The switch is somewhat exposed to the elements under there, and seems to get crusty over time. I could get my light to turn on by flicking the safety release three or four times, which would jar the switch enough to close its contacts.

Good luck!
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