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where does the power for the trunk light come from ?

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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my trunk light quit and the bulb is fine. No power to the socket. Where is the switch and power come from ?
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Switch is inside the lock mechanisim on the trunk.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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how would you test it ?
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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So thats what the thing hanging off the thunk latch is that has wires running to it is....
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Without a manual on me..

Test for power coming into the connector and continutiy through the switch when actuated.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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and BTW......the power for the trunk light is a constant 12V......it works off a ground, NOT power
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