Trunk Light issue

[71 Bee Man]

G'day guys,

just curious......how does the trunk light in a 71 Charger actually turn off ?

I found my trunk light disconnected and stuffed inside the trunk lid frame, probably put there when someone was painting and wanted it out of the way, but forgot to put it back. There's a wire it connects to near the rear seat (in the trunk), and the light works, but how does it turn off ? There doesn't seem to be any switch or anything.

My car has the "Lighting Package", which got me looking for the trunk light. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,

Peter

 

[Dibbons]

The lamp socket incorporates a sensor that determines when the lid is open or closed. Some under hood lights have the same feature. My '72 Satellite Sebring Plus has the trunk light. As soon as I close it part way down, I can spot the light turn itself off.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

It's an integrated mercury tilt switch on socket.

 

[71 Bee Man]

It's an integrated mercury tilt switch on socket.

Thanks mate.......I'll have to stick my head under and make sure. Here's hoping.

Peter

 

[Nacho-RT74]

My trunk light turns off around 1 feet before close the lid.

Bracket can be bent a bit if you want to turn on higger or lower

This kind of switch must be a problem in San Francisco CA LOL

 

[dual fours]

Thanks mate.......I'll have to stick my head under and make sure. Here's hoping.

Peter

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[71 Bee Man]

Do you have a good friend that trusts you?
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Well guys......I have a working trunk light.

I'm stunned....every Aussie Mopar I've owned has had a switch that depresses when you bring the trunk lid down.

Very happy I have a fully functioning "Light Package".