EG HELP: Dash Trunk Indicator Light Stays On
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EG HELP: Dash Trunk Indicator Light Stays On
I open and closed both the hood and trunk and the light is still on when the engine is on. I haven't driven it in a week and when I tried to start it today the battery was dead. It started after I jumped it but the dash trunk indicator light is still on, so I'm assuming the problems are related. I checked all the fuses and nothing is blown. Please Help...
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May sound like a stupid question, but are you closing it all the way? I noticed that I have to really give my trunk lid a good push at the center of the glass. I closed it a couple times and noticed the light was still on. Popped it, used the center as a pushing point and a little elbow grease and the light went away.
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Re: (Hybrid93Hatch)
I had this problem the other day. I bet the sensor in the boot has had it so even when the doors shut it still thinks its open so the dash and interior light stay on. best thing to do is look for the sensor and unscrew it, this should unearth the system and the light will both go out. Then all you do is buy a new one, which dont cost much
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just pop that plastic cover off of the bottom half of the clamshell hatch and look at the wire attached to the latching mechanism. I have a feeling it slipped off which would make the light turn on no matter what.
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Re: (smithy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smithy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had this problem the other day. I bet the sensor in the boot has had it so even when the doors shut it still thinks its open so the dash and interior light stay on. best thing to do is look for the sensor and unscrew it, this should unearth the system and the light will both go out. Then all you do is buy a new one, which dont cost much</TD></TR></TABLE>
I removed the clamshell and disconnected it but the dash light is still lit. I then tried to trace the harness back but it is recessed underneathe the rear dash and inexcessible. What system are you referring to and did you buy the new sensor at Honda or can I find one at Radio Shack. Thanks everyone for your input.
I removed the clamshell and disconnected it but the dash light is still lit. I then tried to trace the harness back but it is recessed underneathe the rear dash and inexcessible. What system are you referring to and did you buy the new sensor at Honda or can I find one at Radio Shack. Thanks everyone for your input.
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Re: (Pritos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pritos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just pop that plastic cover off of the bottom half of the clamshell hatch and look at the wire attached to the latching mechanism. I have a feeling it slipped off which would make the light turn on no matter what.
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I removed the clamshell and there is only one wire. Is there a sensor at the latching mechanism? Thanks.
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I removed the clamshell and there is only one wire. Is there a sensor at the latching mechanism? Thanks.
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Re: EG HELP: Dash Trunk Indicator Light Stays On (DragonBoy)
On the advise of my cousin, I closed the trunk and pulled down the rear seat and found the light to be still lit, so I removed the bulb and the dash is still lit. Since it's no longer drawing current it leads me to believe that it is probably a bad sensor. The only problem is locating. Thanks Again.
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anyone kno if a hatch that didnt have the rear wiper could add the wiper, well. what im asking is, is there a plug in the back black box housing for the rear wiper, or is it not there because it didnt come with one.
also, ive dont kno where the switch is on those cars , but how would i make it work if i got one
anyone kno if a hatch that didnt have the rear wiper could add the wiper, well. what im asking is, is there a plug in the back black box housing for the rear wiper, or is it not there because it didnt come with one.
also, ive dont kno where the switch is on those cars , but how would i make it work if i got one
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you should post this as a seperate topic. anyway, I believe the wiring is complete. You just need to get the entire wiper assembly and then add a relay or fuse. not sure though.
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Re: EG HELP: Dash Trunk Indicator Light Stays On (DragonBoy)
my hatch just started doing that.....when i get on it, tne light flickers. sometimes it just stays on
i dont care....the latch works
i dont care....the latch works
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Re: (Pritos)
I can't find a switch, the single wire traces back up into the rear dash and is inexcessible. However, there is a little relay or some sort of tiny capacitor on the back side of the clamshell. Is that it? Besides the annoying light I have to hear my alarm arm with three chirps indicating I forgot one of the doors open.
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eg?? is this a coupe or hatch?. if its a hatch theres 3 wires. one to each side of the fold down hatch. and 1 on the latch where the glass closes down. the wires plug into the latches and as far as i know theres no sensor the way it turns the light on and off is by grounding the wire, so id try grounding it (99% sure its a green wire) and see if that turns your light out. then go from there
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Re: (drunknbass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drunknbass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">eg?? is this a coupe or hatch?. if its a hatch theres 3 wires. one to each side of the fold down hatch. and 1 on the latch where the glass closes down. the wires plug into the latches and as far as i know theres no sensor the way it turns the light on and off is by grounding the wire, so id try grounding it (99% sure its a green wire) and see if that turns your light out. then go from there</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a coupe. I removed the plastic cover for the latch but did not see any sensor. However, there were two 10mm bolts securing the latch in but I didn't have my tools so could the sensor be under there? Thanks.
I have a coupe. I removed the plastic cover for the latch but did not see any sensor. However, there were two 10mm bolts securing the latch in but I didn't have my tools so could the sensor be under there? Thanks.
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Re: (drunknbass)
Ok, I had a chance to look at the trunk again and the latch is actually secured on with three screws and not two 10 mm bolts as described earlier. After removing the screws I was unable to remove the latch because its located behind some sheetmetal. However, I did locate the green wire and it is securely attached and did not look damaged. I attempted to unplug and re-plug the wire but its located behind a metal panel thus making it very difficult to get my hands in. The best I could do was wiggle it around in case the connection was loose or something in an attempt to turn off the trunk light indicator but no-go. Please help.
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ground would tell it that it is open. When the ground is "open" it tells the system it is closed.. depending on year I can tell you exactly what color wire it would be
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