Like I mentioned in the intro thread, I picked up a 1997 4Runner SR5, and I can't figure out why the rear cargo light does not go on when in the door position, and I lift the hatch? I looked around the outside looking for a switch, couldn't find one...am I imagining a functionality that should be there??

Makes sense to me that when I open the hatch, the light should go on...but what do I know

Thanks,
Robert

 

There should be a switch to the right of the light with 3 positions, on - off - door. I can't imagine why they'd stiff you on that. Can you get the light to come on in any circumstance?

 

I don't know if its like this on all 4runners, but there should be a little switch on the light itself and also one a little to the left about 6 inches under the steering wheel somewhere.

PS: WELCOME TO YOTATECH

 

Sorry, should have been more clear, there is that switch, and it does come on, when I move it to on, but does not come on when the switch is in the door position with the hatch open

 

Thanks!

 

I had a similar problem, it was more like this though:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/t...its-not-66487/

 

What was the solution?

 

I sprayed the latch area with WD-40 and never had the problem again. The door open switch is tied to the rear door lock button, I believe, so you might wanna check that out.

 

The Cargo Light should come on when the hatch is open. Don't know where the switch is though.

 

I have a similar problem where the light only comes on for the passenger doors being open and not the drivers door...

 

I believe the coutresy pin switch is located in the liftgate striker....Just checked online..$35 +shipping

 

So, just putting this out there, but did you by chance check/replace the bulb?