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rear tailgate light

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:12 am
by 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

Re: rear tailgate light

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:50 am
by wonkanoby
seem to recall its down by the lock bit...u shaped metal on rear floor

Re: rear tailgate light

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:38 am
by 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.

Re: rear tailgate light

Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:58 pm
by Simon Jones
Just checked mine and there's definitely a microswitch in the catch fitted to the door.

Re: rear tailgate light

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:30 pm
by pc13cb92
hi,
thanks for info. now found and sorted,
thanks