Trunk release does not work. Key does. No lights in trunk as well. Fuses good. No noise when pressing release button. I heard there is a micro switch that goes bad that would solve this issue? Anyone privy to what part number this is and where I might get it? Doesn't have to be OEM...I'm not THAT picky!

 

It may be that the wire is broken where it flexes by the hinge, a fairly common problem.

 

That's indeed what it is!!!! Thanks. Looks like 4 are broke and the rest are trying their best. Recommend any certain materials for such a fix? I'm learning to ask more questions instead of figuring it out myself. Thanks again!!!!!

 

Solder and shrink wrap is the best, but crimp type fittings not bad. Just twisting them together and taping not recommended.

 

I would solder a small piece in between the break just to give a little more movement on the hinge.

 

you guys know what gauge that wire should be?

 

No, but i'm sure an auto factors would know.

 

Just completed the wires/switch job on my newest addition VDP:

There is also a microswitch that controls the boot lights and release as well as the alarm system. It is attached to the latch. But my car had nothing there but a couple of wires hanging out! I bought a used latch that included the switch. With the new switch and a repair to a few of the wires by the right hinge, all was well with lock/unlock, light function, and remote fob operation!

The switch is quite specific to the latch mechanism, and has a lead and plug attached. A very important piece. Don't know if it is available separately. Seems like it would be hard to custom fit a non-OEM. Glad yours is still working......

 

I know this is little bit of an old thread - but the broken wires are they on the left or right side of the trunk ( looks like I have both ) wanted to find out which side most commonly breaks - passenger or drivers side wires...

My issue is no lights in trunk and no power to the light socket when trunk lifted assuming it's a broken wire as all fuses are good etc..

 

From everything I've read, seems the starboard side is more prone to breakage

 

for us flatlanders - starboard is the left side or the right side? when sitting in the drivers seat

 

Heh, heh...I did that because you threw a curve in at the end after talking "right" and "left" by transitioning to "Driver's" and "Passenger's" - this can be quite ambiguous because the "real driver's side" according to the people that designed and built these cars is on the right, yet my driving controls, and I suspect yours as well, are situated on the left!

Here's a sage tip for you flatlanders: When you sing the alphabet like when you were a toddler, it is R_S_T_U_V...and so on. RS, as in Right Side--Starboard....Right Starboard...Port starts with "P" which is not next to either R or L, so Right/Starboard and you can figure out "port" by the process of elimination.

One last bit....that is right/starboard and left/port recognizing the "bow" is at the front and "stern" at the rear....