rear tailgate light

[pc13cb92]

Hi,
where is the switch that operates the light (not the actual one on the light), the rear nearside interior when you open the tailgate?
Thanks

[wonkanoby]

seem to recall its down by the lock bit...u shaped metal on rear floor

[Simon Jones]

It's the catch mechanism that control the light. I'm not sure if it's a microswitch in the catch or just a simple contact such that when it engages with the U-shaped piece it completes the earth circuit. Either way, there would be wire passing thru the rubber tube up by the hinge, so if it's not working, you may have a break in that cable.

[Simon Jones]

Just checked mine and there's definitely a microswitch in the catch fitted to the door.

[pc13cb92]

hi,
thanks for info. now found and sorted,
thanks