1998 V70 2.3 rear boot light - boot switch?

NewbieV70T5 · Jan 22nd, 2021, 09:39

Hi all,

I've read about the microswitch being faulty, so I will strip the boot trim and clean/check it again, but I recently purchased a new boot switch and was wondering where it goes? It's the traditional illumination switch which you'd normally see in door shuts etc (prong sticks out, and compresses when door shuts to close circuit).

I can't find where on earth this goes? There no prong sticking out on the tailgate that makes contact when the boot shuts?

Have I purchased the wrong part? Is this switch replaced on V70 with the microswitch inside the boot handle itself?

Thanks

ASt85 · Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:10

The light switch is part of the boot lock mechanism - cleaning with electrical contact cleaner (propyl alcohol) often fixes the issue without replacing the microswitch.

Bob Meadows · Jan 22nd, 2021, 16:34

FIO:~
Quote- "It's the traditional illumination switch which you'd normally see in door shuts etc (prong sticks out, and compresses when door shuts to close circuit)"

This type of switch is normally earthed to the car body by the fixing screw- as previous mail not on the V70
(The 240 model has these)

I have the same problem on my '97 V70 so interested in your follow up fix etc- it did respond to cleaning last time but not recently.
Regards Bob

Jan 22nd, 2021, 09:39	#1
NewbieV70T5 Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:44 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Ilford	1998 V70 2.3 rear boot light - boot switch? Hi all, I've read about the microswitch being faulty, so I will strip the boot trim and clean/check it again, but I recently purchased a new boot switch and was wondering where it goes? It's the traditional illumination switch which you'd normally see in door shuts etc (prong sticks out, and compresses when door shuts to close circuit). I can't find where on earth this goes? There no prong sticking out on the tailgate that makes contact when the boot shuts? Have I purchased the wrong part? Is this switch replaced on V70 with the microswitch inside the boot handle itself? Thanks

Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:10	#2
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:31 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	The light switch is part of the boot lock mechanism - cleaning with electrical contact cleaner (propyl alcohol) often fixes the issue without replacing the microswitch. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Jan 22nd, 2021, 16:34	#3
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:17 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	FIO:~ Quote- "It's the traditional illumination switch which you'd normally see in door shuts etc (prong sticks out, and compresses when door shuts to close circuit)" This type of switch is normally earthed to the car body by the fixing screw- as previous mail not on the V70 (The 240 model has these) I have the same problem on my '97 V70 so interested in your follow up fix etc- it did respond to cleaning last time but not recently. Regards Bob

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