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YOUR RESEARCHTrunk light bulb

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microswitch

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More than likely the problem is the microswitch.
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Trunk light bulb

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Run car is business as usual

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Everything as far as running the car is business as usual.
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problem is the microswitch

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More than likely the problem is the microswitch.
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Trunk light bulb

Run car is business as usual

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Everything as far as running the car is business as usual.
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Trunk light bulb

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Run car is business as usual

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Everything as far as running the car is business as usual.
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Trunk light bulb

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microswitch

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More than likely the problem is the microswitch.
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Trunk light bulb

problem is the microswitch

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More than likely the problem is the microswitch.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The trunk light bulb is stuck on. Can I just pull the bulb for now? I believe yes but better to check. Thanks.

POST 2Original post

Yes but I would try to find out why. Careful, those bulbs get hot.

POST 3Original post

I took the bulbs out of both front and back years ago. Didn't want to worry about leaving them open and the lights on.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Okay thanks. I�ll worry about next winter. Time to drive.

POST 5Original post

I am curious to know how you know your trunk light stays on? From what I've seen, the car will automatically shut off lights after 2-5 minutes, for instance if the trunk lid is open. There is a microswitch on the hood latch mechanism that is both the switch for the frunk light and is integrated in the security system. When locking, do you get a single beep warning a zone is open?

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The light eventually turned off after approx. 30 mins. Weird. As far as the security, I believe it was 2 flashes lock the door, one unlocks. Everything as far as running the car is business as usual. Currently no issues. I will keep an eye on it.

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I agree with Joe. More than likely the problem is the microswitch. They are plastic and known to go bad. (see picture). It's located in the locking mechanism. Are you getting a MIL illuminated on the dash noting the frunk is open? If not, then the microswitch is working and something else is the problem.

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