conquestTSI_88 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The "rear hatch open" indicator on the cluster is ON, and won't turn off, the hatch is obviously closed, the one thing i did notice is that the trunk key hole is seized and won't allow me to unlock the hatch using the key, and while the hatch is closed, the interior trunk light remains on, so i removed the bulb so it won't drain my battery as fast. Ive also tried disconnecting the switch, and NO luck, i think this would actually cause the light to turn ON if there wasn't something else wrong with it. Any POSITIVE input, feedback, suggestions, would be greatly appreciatedI'm more of a mechanically savvy guy than electrical just putting that out there.Thanks If there is a way to troubleshoot this please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSiTSi Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I have trouble with my door not depressing the lights in the lower door jams. I have to put tape on my door to make sure the light goes out by making better contact. Perhaps try checking those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 yes I've also tried that.. Ive tried pressing the switch in, or down, to simulate the rear hatch closing and it still remains ON, in the cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSiTSi Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well shoot. Hopefully someone else can chime in to help out. Is your avatar pic your car? I lusted over that one for years and had it as my computer background for a while. It's what led me to finally buying mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 It operating the switch manual doesn't do it then you need to unplug the switch and short the wires to simulate the operation of the switch. That will tell you if the switch is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 @PsiTsi, no its not, i wish.. I'm going to try to restore mine around that one, also on my desktop@Wadd, i will give that a try thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squrlsquash Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 i believe the light would be activated by the switch in the hatch struts. It's a matter of connecting the two wires the switch normally closes, so it thinks the hatch is always shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 unfortunately i have a dead battery now and it won't keep a charge for long, I'm going to buy a new one tomorrow so i can continue to troubleshoot this, its amazing what you learn here. I never even bothered to look at the struts, but it seems like the contacts are dirty enough to cause a bad connection, i will clean those out as well. Thanks to those who are helping me with this. I will post pictures of my troubleshooting efforts to maybe help someone else in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 some times the hatch from years of use slips towards the rear of the car. they some times need to be adjusted towards the front of the car.realigned and adjusted. that might also be a contributing factor to your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) some times the hatch from years of use slips towards the rear of the car. they some times need to be adjusted towards the front of the car.realigned and adjusted. that might also be a contributing factor to your problem.Yep, definitely another valid thing to check for sure. You will be able to tell if your hatch is out of adjustment (and most of them are) by looking at the center spoiler in comparison to the sides. Most seem to stick further back in the center by about 1/4". If yours does, you need to pop the rear headliner panel loose and you will see 4 nuts (2 per side) that can be loosened and then the hatch can be slid forward. Hopefully you have someone close by to help you do this, as it takes one person in the car operating the tools and one person outside pushing on the hatch to get it aligned properly. There are also 4 screws holding the hatch glass to the hinges. Don't bother messing with them as the are run through brackets and exact fit rubber grommets through the glass to keep it located, so there is no adjustment to be had there. Also, if you have something that is killing your battery, the etacs under the drivers seat is a good place to start with trying to get to the bottom of that. BC_99 Edited October 17, 2014 by BC_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) i believe the light would be activated by the switch in the hatch struts. It's a matter of connecting the two wires the switch normally closes, so it thinks the hatch is always shut. Nah man that is the wiper and the defrost contacts in there. The switch that controls the power to that light is separate. conquestTSI_88 , the dash light is not on the circuit that is in the hatch struts. Its the switch on the passenger side latch... Edited October 17, 2014 by JohnnyWadd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 just some updates on the troubleshooting, unfortunately i don't have anyone to help me right now, or a charged batteryhere are pics of the struts and the alignment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 another view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 https://imageshack.com/i/iqZlJuXoj side view of the hatchhttps://imageshack.com/i/idPYm6LJj top view of the hatchhttps://imageshack.com/i/pdjQ1PdYj alignment bolts, 2 on each sidehttps://imageshack.com/i/iqVMCdn8j right rear hatch gap, yes I'm missing the antenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 So it needs aligned. But the switch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yes the switch?Can you press it in to see if the light goes out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 so i continued the troubleshooting today, i realigned the hatch so that the rear spoiler lines up with the side spoilers and there is equal spacing on both sides of the hatch when closedI disconnected the switch and tried to short out the other connection, but no luck, the light remained on. I also connected the switch and pushed the button down (the one located on the passenger side) and no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquestTSI_88 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 http://imageshack.com/a/img912/4170/a5z3r4.jpg rear hatch switch line shorted@99 http://imageshack.com/a/img908/6410/iCJd0K.jpg etacs..what should i check here?http://imageshack.com/a/img911/1362/DPgnqV.jpg popped the trunk molding and saw this disconnected, anyone know what it goes to? my rear key access does not work by the way, its seized idk if this has anything to do with any of my problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 On the etacs, check the ground and the places the bolts hold it to the floor to make sure good contact. Unplug it and plug it back in. Bolt it back in, you should be good to go. Normally if it is bad, the wipers will not turn off but run real slow.Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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