I'm new to YotaTech and need your help. I've searched Yotatech as well as the internet in general, and I'm unable to find what I'm looking for. I have a 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 and I'm trying to repair the cargo light. When I switch the light to "On" the light turns on, but if I switch it to "Door" it won't turn on when the hatch opens. The four passenger doors seem to work fine and I see the rubber boots for each of the doors, but I'm unable to identify where the hatch light trigger is so I can try and repair it. Please help.

Thanks a ton!

 

Update: I played around with the hatch after I posted the question, and it looks like the same trigger that displays the door ajar icon on the dashboard also controls the hatch light. I managed to get the light to turn on after I repeatedly pulled the hatch handle many times, but it seems like there is a corroded connection or a loose connection somewhere. Any ideas how I can troubleshoot this? I appreciate the help.

 

The switch is inside the hatch. You have to remove the carpet panel and then the inner plastic lining to get to it. It should have a blue/white wire and a white/black wire. The blue/white is +ve and the white/black goes to ground. When you find the switch check the connections, and check that the white/black wire is firmly grounded. It could just be sticking or wet, then a shot of WD40 might fix it.

 

Eric, I appreciate the information. I'll give it a try and see if I can find it. Thanks.

 

ok.. any tips on removing the rear pannel?

 

I'm having the same probs too...