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chrisbradley

chrisbradley

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I have just plugged the car into its life support system (courtesy of Lidl - see other thread ) but I noticed that the boot light was not coming on when the front lid is raised.
I know the battery is quite low since I have not been on a good run for sometime, but is it more likely to be a blown bulb or fuse ?

Chris
 
just upgraded to these Chris, 2 in the pack 1 for the engine cover and the other for the luggage compartment, now much brighter [link=http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270787486381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649]led lights[/link]
 
ORIGINAL: ashley just upgraded to these Chris, 2 in the pack 1 for the engine cover and the other for the luggage compartment, now much brighter [link=http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270787486381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649]led lights[/link]
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Ashley, They look nice. What are your thoughts on rear led lights you can get?
 
You can't get them for the Turbo bodied cars, I also like to keep the car a standard as possible externally, not to mention the cost!!
 
ORIGINAL: Richard Hamilton Most likely the bulb, but the microswith on the latch can stick, which stops the light coming on.
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I had the same issue and it was the microswitch. Open the bonnet, then flick the bonnet release catch a few times. Sometimes the microswitch sticks and just needs a little extra movement to budge it. If that doesn't work, try the bulb.
 
Thanks guys - I'll check the bulb and if it has gone I'll definitely look at those replacements Ash - should I disconnect battery before fitting to avoid blown fuses ?!! Chris
 
I wouldn't bother. The light is clipped into the plastic boot liner, so it is pretty difficlt to get it to short on anything. If you want to be sure, just pull the fuse, which will isolate the supply to the light.
 
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