trunk light wont turn off

lDneGeL · 02-27-04, 12:31 PM

so my trunk lock broke and i installed a new one. now the problem is the trunk light on my cluster wont turn off now my light in my trunk. i tried everything. unhooking the battery and disconnecting the lock and reconnecting it. its not a big problem but i would like it fixed. ne suggestions?

FF Drifter · 02-27-04, 12:44 PM

Wouldn't there be a little switch/button that gets held down when the trunk closes? Mebbe that button isn't making contact anymore.

Rumnarv · 02-27-04, 01:14 PM

If the switch is in your latch mechanism, then check to see if it has gotten stuck. Is your radio antenna down all the time now? I have not had to work on a Legend latch yet. I know that other honda cars have it there.

Cole Austin · 02-27-04, 01:16 PM

that light is so dim anyways... just take the bulb out and forget about it!!

but seriously, all the lights around my keyholes won't go out!!! even the light on the one around the steering wheel. think its the same basic problem? I think mine has something to do w/ the ICU though...

49ER DJ · 02-27-04, 04:23 PM

I say, get inside the trunk and close it and see what happens.

lDneGeL · 02-27-04, 06:03 PM

well wen i close the trunk the light is still on because i can see it through the rear arm rest. i have a lil bypass thing there for bass and ish. the light on the cluster wont go out. the only time it goes out is when i unplug the trunk lock. and right when i connect it, it goes back on.

lDneGeL · 02-28-04, 08:47 AM

FutureX 2001 · 02-28-04, 07:31 PM

On the trunk lock portion, you'll see a little piece of film, made of some sort of heavy duty aluminum or piece of metal. It's slightly flexible. look at it, its small and it makes contact at a certain point, i think a peg (not sure) holds it in place... try moving that lil piece of metal over the peg.

On mine, the little metal contact moved out of place, so when i closed the trunk it would say its open and light up the light... When your trunk is open.. does the trunk warning light on the dash go off and think the trunk is closed? If so.. its probably reversed like i said...

lDneGeL · 02-28-04, 08:44 PM

the trunk "warning" light is always on. never off even when the trunk is closed

LPB · 02-29-04, 01:28 AM

You could try to readjust the latch/striker and/or the trunk lid edge cushions. When the trunk is latched, is there some "play" if you push up and down on the lid? When the trunk lid is latched, is the top front edge of the trunk even with the top edges of each of the quarter panels?

02-27-04, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
lDneGeL 1ofAknd Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: san jose,CA Posts: 1,837 Car 1: 92 CGM Legend L sedan iTrader: (0)	trunk light wont turn off so my trunk lock broke and i installed a new one. now the problem is the trunk light on my cluster wont turn off now my light in my trunk. i tried everything. unhooking the battery and disconnecting the lock and reconnecting it. its not a big problem but i would like it fixed. ne suggestions? __________________ http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/...dnegel/sig.jpg

02-27-04, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
FF Drifter It's stock, really. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,232 Car 1: KA7 Legend sedan, 5 speed manual iTrader: (1)	Wouldn't there be a little switch/button that gets held down when the trunk closes? Mebbe that button isn't making contact anymore. __________________ -8000K HID low-beams/PIAA Spark 8000 high-beams/PIAA Plasma GT-X corners -Type II brakes/some weight reduction/new tires every 4-6 months -NA1 NSX wheels: Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/50V-16R in front, Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/60V-15R in rear -Custom built six-puck kevlar clutch/Lightened (aluminum) pulleys -[Mugen/Showa] suspension with remote-adjustable dampers -C35A1/C32A1 hybrid swap; smog legal (by GreenLight Auto)

02-27-04, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cole Austin VIP alllll the way Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roanoke, Virginia. Attend School @ VCU in Richmond Posts: 4,587 Car 1: 92 L Rosewood Brown Sedan iTrader: (0)	that light is so dim anyways... just take the bulb out and forget about it!! but seriously, all the lights around my keyholes won't go out!!! even the light on the one around the steering wheel. think its the same basic problem? I think mine has something to do w/ the ICU though... __________________ http://www.directimagehost.com/is.ph...ial-mod-si.jpg Throttle Body Coolant Bypass General F.A.Q. 2nd Generation F.A.Q. People I trust to buy items from: bboarder711 \| legendarysleeper \| Chauffeur First \| SmartJay28

02-27-04, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
lDneGeL 1ofAknd Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: san jose,CA Posts: 1,837 Car 1: 92 CGM Legend L sedan iTrader: (0)	well wen i close the trunk the light is still on because i can see it through the rear arm rest. i have a lil bypass thing there for bass and ish. the light on the cluster wont go out. the only time it goes out is when i unplug the trunk lock. and right when i connect it, it goes back on. __________________ http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/...dnegel/sig.jpg

02-28-04, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
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02-27-04, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rumnarv Domesticated Redneck Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 1,801 Car 1: 2004 TL 6-Speed iTrader: (0)	If the switch is in your latch mechanism, then check to see if it has gotten stuck. Is your radio antenna down all the time now? I have not had to work on a Legend latch yet. I know that other honda cars have it there.

02-27-04, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
49ER DJ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Home of the Money and Dreams Posts: 1,087 Car 1: 93 Pearl White Legend Sedan. 18" ,2002 PT Cruiser,2005 Kawasaki 1200, 2000 Chevy iTrader: (0)	I say, get inside the trunk and close it and see what happens.

02-28-04, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,559 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	On the trunk lock portion, you'll see a little piece of film, made of some sort of heavy duty aluminum or piece of metal. It's slightly flexible. look at it, its small and it makes contact at a certain point, i think a peg (not sure) holds it in place... try moving that lil piece of metal over the peg. On mine, the little metal contact moved out of place, so when i closed the trunk it would say its open and light up the light... When your trunk is open.. does the trunk warning light on the dash go off and think the trunk is closed? If so.. its probably reversed like i said... __________________

02-28-04, 08:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
lDneGeL 1ofAknd Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: san jose,CA Posts: 1,837 Car 1: 92 CGM Legend L sedan iTrader: (0)	the trunk "warning" light is always on. never off even when the trunk is closed __________________ http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/...dnegel/sig.jpg

02-29-04, 01:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	You could try to readjust the latch/striker and/or the trunk lid edge cushions. When the trunk is latched, is there some "play" if you push up and down on the lid? When the trunk lid is latched, is the top front edge of the trunk even with the top edges of each of the quarter panels? __________________ Eyebrows KMS Strut Bar Enkei 16" J-Lips Wings West Spoiler w/LED Clear Corner Lens Clear Bumper Lens Clear Rear Side Markers Brembo X-Drilled/Slotted Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Focus 2500 Driving Lamps Gold Pkg

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