AFT roof light - the "secret" switch

[Gripped]

I finally managed to discover why my AFT roof light would only work intermittently. I always knew there would be a switch somwhere which is automatically pressed when the roof closes, but I couldn't find it - neither could an auto electician. Then the below description post by "Roofraisers" saved the day. Just wanted to highlight this, as I bet it is common for the switch to stick "off" leaving the light with no power. I have now squirted a bit of silicon lubricant in the spring of the switch and hopefully that will fix it. Quote as follows:

If you lower the roof so its about 2 feet open & then have a look on the passenger side aft roof slide rail at the front, you should see a push button switch. Push it with your finger (you may still need the aid of a step ladder ) and see if the light turns on or off. The roof light should not illuminate when the aft roof is down so reducing the risk of flattening your battery over time if the Bongo isn't used.

Cheers

[wishmaster]

Interesting is that shall take a look meself when i get a chance

Iz

[PJ_Bristol]

This just solved my problem thank you +++

[g8dhe]

Its one of a pair of switches, one each side, that detect when the roof has reached the fully down position and the sliders are inside the shrouds that stop them lifting when you drive. The nearside one also turns off the internal light as well