Here's a silly question for you guys. With all the major stuff I have had to fix I have never bothered to fix my trunk light bulb. Well today, since I have put alot of the major stuff behind me I decided to fix my trunk bulb. I pulled it out and soldered one of the wires back in place and bought a new bulb. (wierd looking bulb) I inserted it and presto! My trunk now has light. Here is my question. How can I determine it is shutting off properly and will not drain my battery. My trunk release does not always work and if the bulb is tied into that, I may come out to a dead car one day. I have this wierd feeling the bulb is taunting me when I close the trunk.

"I'm still on, BWAAHAHAHA!"

Jim

Easy to tell...There's a little button on the left side just in front of the trunk. It should have a wire running to it. That's the button that shuts the light off, so when you push that button down the light should shut off. If you don't trust that the trunk is touching the button, you can put a dab of water on the top of the button and close the trunk and see if the trunk gets wet (would suggest paint, but paint doesn't come off, lol). Or if you're still weary, you can put a video camera in the trunk :P.

quote Originally posted by 85fiero_fanat: Easy to tell...There's a little button on the left side just in front of the trunk. It should have a wire running to it. That's the button that shuts the light off, so when you push that button down the light should shut off. If you don't trust that the trunk is touching the button, you can put a dab of water on the top of the button and close the trunk and see if the trunk gets wet (would suggest paint, but paint doesn't come off, lol). Or if you're still weary, you can put a video camera in the trunk :P.

I was thinking about putting a kid in the trunk. LOL Thanks for the tip. + to you.

Jim

[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 04-10-2008).]

Hey jimbolaya,

If you have some spare time I recommend installing an ON/OFF switch to that light. this way when work on the car or at a show you can leave the trunk open and the trunk light off. The wires pass on the left close to the cruise control.

Rodney has a "Fiero Trunk Light Eliminator" you can use or fabricate as well

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quote Originally posted by Mister: Hey jimbolaya, If you have some spare time I recommend installing an ON/OFF switch to that light. this way when work on the car or at a show you can leave the trunk open and the trunk light off. The wires pass on the left close to the cruise control. Rodney has a "Fiero Trunk Light Eliminator" you can use or fabricate as well

i hooked my wire up to that button that i mentioned with a female connector which allows me to unplug it. Kinda redneckish, but it works also:P

For shows, I would say a switch would probably look more professional though.

[This message has been edited by 85fiero_fanat (edited 04-10-2008).]

There are two types of switches for the trunk light. 84-85 have the botton on the drivers side. 86-88 have a switch in the latch. Just wanted to make that clear since you guys seem to be talking about both ones.

The wiring for the early ones is run through the trunk. Wiring on the later ones goes through the decklid.

quote Originally posted by Fieroseverywhere: There are two types of switches for the trunk light. 84-85 have the botton on the drivers side. 86-88 have a switch in the latch. Just wanted to make that clear since you guys seem to be talking about both ones. The wiring for the early ones is run through the trunk. Wiring on the later ones goes through the decklid.

That's good to know. I have an 85 and 85fiero_fanat obviously has an 85 so we were able to be on the same wavelength. Mister must have an 86 or later. I was thinking they all were through the latch. Sometimes my latch doesn't make contact properly so I was concerned the light might stay on. I have adjusted the latch, but it always manages to get out of adjustment. I guess because of all the opening and closing during the last 23 years. Plus to you Fieroseverywhere for bringing all the facts into harmony with each other.

Jim

Edit: Sorry I've already plussed you before.

[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 04-10-2008).]

quote Originally posted by Fieroseverywhere: There are two types of switches for the trunk light. 84-85 have the botton on the drivers side. 86-88 have a switch in the latch. Just wanted to make that clear since you guys seem to be talking about both ones. The wiring for the early ones is run through the trunk. Wiring on the later ones goes through the decklid.

Thanks for the input. I've only worked on 84's and my 85. Good to know for the future. Plus for you