Problem With Light In Boot

[jo996]

Hello,

Today I noticed that the light in the hood of my 996 C4 (Nov. 98) did not go on. I checked the lamp and the fuse and both were OK. Only after I had repeatedly pulled the hood latch, did the light go on again. I assume there must be some kind of switch under this latch. Perhaps cleaning the switch (contact spray) solves the problem. What is the best procedure?

Thanks for your advice,

jo996

[Tool Pants]

There is an electrical switch on the latch. That switch is for the light and the alarm. I think you can buy just the switch. I do not know if it is sealed.

[jo996]

There is an electrical switch on the latch.  That switch is for the light and the alarm.  I think you can buy just the switch.  I do not know if it is sealed.

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Hello Toolpants,

Thank you for your reaction. Last night Isolved the problem. After I had removed the carpet from the boot I noticed two wires going to the lock of the boot. I removed the lock and sprayed it (and the integrated switch - you can only see two wires going somewhere-) with contact spray. The problem was solved. The light goes on again.

However, my initial thought was that the switch would be hidden under the latches for the boot and the engine compartment. I tried to remove these, but was unable to reach the third screw due to the chair which was in the way. There are 4 bolts holding the chair, but fortunately I didn't have the correct tool to loosen them, otherwise this is what I would have done. Suppose I would want to remove the chair, is this all I have to do, remove these four bolts? What about the electrical wiring? How do I disconnect all the plugs? What about the battery, must it be disconnected, too?

jo996 (The Netherlands)

[Tool Pants]

Here is the latch out of the car and you can see the 2 wires for the switch.

You need to remove the headlights and then the black plastic cover for the latch. The cover has these black round things you turn a few degrees with a screw driver so you can lift the cover off. Then you can see the latch.

[Loren]

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