Cargo hatch lights don't work
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All of my interior lights are on except the cargo lights. The tire light didn't work either. Someone has done some monkey fixing to the left of the rear hatch ground switch. Not sure if that makes a difference. When I pull the bulbs I have power on both sides of the connector.
Last edited by MDstar2; Mar 29, 2015 at 08:26 PM.
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When you check for voltage on both sides of the cargo light bulb sockets, are BOTH cargo light bulbs removed?
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
Last edited by Hot Rod Roy; Mar 30, 2015 at 07:00 PM.
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When you check for voltage on both sides of the cargo light bulb sockets, are BOTH cargo light bulbs removed?
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
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When you check for voltage on both sides of the cargo light bulb sockets, are BOTH cargo light bulbs removed?
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
Where are you connecting for the ground side of your volt meter?
Remove the diode module shown in post #4, and try this test again.
This is a confusing circuit, so we need to move slowly.
I have power on the red and white wires here
Last edited by MDstar2; Apr 2, 2015 at 04:19 PM.
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BINGO!!!
I wanted you to work with me slowly thru this process, so you could learn some troubleshooting techniques. I wanted you to find the problem. Good job!
Can you fix it? Check the diodes with your ohm meter.
I wanted you to work with me slowly thru this process, so you could learn some troubleshooting techniques. I wanted you to find the problem. Good job!
Can you fix it? Check the diodes with your ohm meter.
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Thanks so much for your patience. I really appreciate the help. I'll let you know if it works when we're done. If it doesn't work, can I bypass it somehow? I can't find one anywhere.
Last edited by MDstar2; Apr 2, 2015 at 05:33 PM.
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