Adding Factory Trunk Light In My 67

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Hot66ss

Discussion Starter · Jul 13, 1999

Okay here is my latest. About 6 months ago I found a 66 trunk light at the local junk yard. I pulled out the light and wiring including that little 3 way looking plug thing where is connects to the trunk harness. I did NOT get any switch or button to detect when the trunk is open to turn the light on, should there be one?? How do I wire this thing in to come on when I open the trunk? How do I wire this stupid thing!! Does cars with trunk light have different wiring harnesses? Are 66 and 67 trunk lights the same?

Thanks For the help

P.S when you respond please keep in mind i am dumb when it comes to wiring :O

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mr409

· #2 · Jul 13, 1999

There is a mercury switch built into the light socket. When the lid is raised, it makes contact and lights the light.

There should be a black connector to the left of the driver side trunk hinge. (under quarter panel) Should just be a simple matter of fishing the wire throught the lid and plugging it in.

Good luck,

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mr409

· #6 · Jul 15, 1999

On all of my cars there is a single wire with a black plug on it.

Perhaps your car doesn't have it???

You would need a constant source of power to make the light work properly.

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