Location Of Switch For Boot Light

[Phil.Hall]

Where is the switch which turns off the boot light. its a 55 plate avensis. hatchback.

Thanks

[Fitter]

Where is the switch which turns off the boot light. its a 55 plate avensis. hatchback.

Thanks

On my 57 hatchback there is a black toggle switch attached to the rear of the bootlight lens.

Fitter

[Phil.Hall]

Thanks,

I don't think I worded the question correctly.

I know there is a switch next to the light, but if you leave the switch/light turned on and close the boot, the light goes off.

I assume there is a pressure switch or magnetic switch somewhere on the boot.

Thanks

[Fitter]

Thanks,

I don't think I worded the question correctly.

I know there is a switch next to the light, but if you leave the switch/light turned on and close the boot, the light goes off.

I assume there is a pressure switch or magnetic switch somewhere on the boot.

Thanks

Having had a look at the wiring diagram it would seem that the switch for the boot courtesy light is located in the centre ofthe lower panel of the hatch, boot or tailgate depending on model but the location is the same.B7 on the attached diagram

Fitter

[Phil.Hall]

Thanks,

I have located the part. It would seem that the catch for the boot is also the switch for the light. Do you know how I could wire the light so that it is always powered and doesn't turn off when the boot is closed?

Thanks again.

[Fitter]

Thanks,

I have located the part. It would seem that the catch for the boot is also the switch for the light. Do you know how I could wire the light so that it is always powered and doesn't turn off when the boot is closed?

Thanks again.

You could short out the relevant wires to bypass the switch but it would be sensible to use a supply that is dead when the ignition is off otherwise the Battery will be drained when parked.

Fitter

[Liopik]

Don't want to start a new topic. 

Wanna change the bulb to an LED one. But how to remove the boot light in hatchback 56 Avensis? Do I need to remove the trims?