1997 Volkswagen Passat boot light
Year: 1997
Variant: 1.6e manual
Can someone tell me where to look to get my boot light working. Its not the switch or the bulb.
Posted: Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
I assume you have checked the fuses. If they are OK check that you have voltage to switch and that it is earthing properly
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
there's no voltage going to the switch. where would it be earthed?
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
If its a. Pin switch its mounting is its earth. Have you checked for power at the lamp
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
the switch is in a plastic casing which fits into the boot lock casing. it works on a press down spring metal lever which connects when the boot closes. it has a two wire plug attached to it.
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check for voltage at your boot lamp.Are you sure the switch is in the lock
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Do you have a door open warning.Is the plug not for the lock actuator. Some vehicles have a switch with a ball bearing in it which completes the circuit when the ball rolls across the terminals. This could be the cause of your flat battery
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check that the light does not only operate when lights are switched on .Some of the older cars worked that way .
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi paul, there are three plugs for the boot lock area all with two wires. one for actuator, one for central locking and one for boot light.
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
hi whitting. i've taken the switch out the boot lock and tried to switch on light no light. i've connected a piece of bare wire into the live and earth of plug connector no light.
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Doesn't get power and work when sidelights are switched on then ?
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
doesn't work with lights on or off
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
is the boot light connected to the back lights?
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Previous post above , re. sidelights
Check that the light does not only operate when lights are switched on .Some of the older cars worked that way .
Check that the light does not only operate when lights are switched on .Some of the older cars worked that way .
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
how do i do that
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Turn on sidelights , open boot and see if it lights . Operate switch by hand if you have it removed .
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
but the light doesn't work anyway
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
If the lamp isn't working and it's got power and an earth , the bulb is o.k , got to be a faulty lamp .
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
what lamp are you talking about
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
I think you have lost me now are you talking about the boot interior light ?
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
got you i haven't checked that yet i'll get back to you.
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
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