Boot light
1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.6e manual

Can someone tell me where to look to get my boot light working. Its not the switch or the bulb.
Problem added: Mar 10, 2013 (9 years ago)
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nijinski
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Volkswagen Passat 1997
Variant: 1.6e manual

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I assume you have checked the fuses. If they are OK check that you have voltage to switch and that it is earthing properly
Answered Mar 10, 2013 (9 years ago)
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paulieone
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there's no voltage going to the switch. where would it be earthed?
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nijinski
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If its a. Pin switch its mounting is its earth. Have you checked for power at the lamp
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paulieone
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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.
Answered Mar 10, 2013 (9 years ago)
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nijinski
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Check for voltage at your boot lamp.Are you sure the switch is in the lock
Answered Mar 11, 2013 (9 years ago)
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paulieone
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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
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paulieone
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Check that the light does not only operate when lights are switched on .Some of the older cars worked that way .
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whittingehame
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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.
Answered Mar 11, 2013 (9 years ago)
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nijinski
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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.
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nijinski
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Doesn't get power and work when sidelights are switched on then ?
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whittingehame
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doesn't work with lights on or off
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nijinski
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is the boot light connected to the back lights?
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nijinski
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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 .
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whittingehame
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how do i do that
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nijinski
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Turn on sidelights , open boot and see if it lights . Operate switch by hand if you have it removed .
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whittingehame
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but the light doesn't work anyway
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nijinski
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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 .
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whittingehame
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what lamp are you talking about
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nijinski
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I think you have lost me now are you talking about the boot interior light ?
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whittingehame
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got you i haven't checked that yet i'll get back to you.
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