trunk lights
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problem solved. the trunk latch has several places to influence the lights, a small micro switch that has a plastic slider on it and in the trunk latch assemble there is a plastic part that activiates this switch when the trunk is opened...that plastic non fixable sealed in the trunk latch is the problem, it's broken or worn out. so a new old ebay latch is coming for $22.00 . the latch by the way has a FORD stamp on it and it's not the Ford or Lincoln part as it does not include the plastic switch, although the numbers are simular and it would work if you had the plastic micro switch assemble to add to it. thanks to all of you.
#22
Trunk light bulbs cause circuit failure
Both my trunk lights also do not come on. The bulbs light when I remove them and hook them up to a 12v dry cell. I measured the female plug to the car and got 13.2V. I also get this when I measure the bulb holder terminals. BUT when I insert the bulb the voltage drops to 0.
You say you have no power. Remove the bulbs and check your voltage at the holders. They might be doing the same thing. That would redefine your problem a bit.
I am looking for help with my issue. I think the bulb causes the power to cut off as if it can't handle the resistance. What to do?
You say you have no power. Remove the bulbs and check your voltage at the holders. They might be doing the same thing. That would redefine your problem a bit.
I am looking for help with my issue. I think the bulb causes the power to cut off as if it can't handle the resistance. What to do?
I have same problem. Voltage on sockets until bulb, either side, is plugged in. Can anyone advise what to check?
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The micro switch
As odd as it seemed to have voltage at the sockets yet no light, the switch was the problem. Thanks. The black plastic switch can be very carefully disassembled by removing the side facing the latch. Inside is a slide coming from the latch that depresses a plunger to keep the normally open circuit open. The problem is the plunger has lost its springing action or sticks as the slide pulls back to allow the circuit to close when the lid is opened. Working that plunger with a little WD-40 got it going again. Put it into the small black rectangular switch holder and snap the side back on. I'll find out how long it lasts.
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