Rear Liftgate Sensor?

[winterhk]

Howdy Everyone,

 

I've got an 02, 5 spd with an OME lift and I certainly don't crawl with it, but I wheel it occasionally and tow traliers and motorcycles on a hitch carrier. Over the years, I'm sure I've tweaked the frame (unibody) in the rear and now my rear lift gate will open enough to turn the dome lights on and it's really annoying. Has anybody else had this issue? Is there an easy fix? I'd just assume keep the sensor taped down, but I can't find one. Is it sensed through metal on metal contact at the latch/lock, or am I missing something?

 

Thanks,

Brian

 

[PS] Any good thread deserves pics, so here they are:

 

 

 

[Trainman]

I like that colour on you Pathy, very nice.

 

Sorry, can not help on the sensor side. I sometimes get the opposite, no rear light when the hatch is open. Maybe we can both get our questions answered.

[FUELER]

where were those pictures taken?

[shortysmash]

well i'm not absolutely positive but if i remember right the switch for the dome light is in the rear latch. when the hatch is open and the light is off try taking a screwdriver and wiggling the latch some and the light should come on. if thats the case take off that inside panel by taking out the two screws in the handle and then pop off the panel( make sure to use a trim tool its really easy that way) and the switch should be in there.