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Power is going to bulb socket??

noahsdad wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 6:36 am No cluster lights
Can't identify related fuse to it on the map
Frunk opens without issues.

And power is going to the bulb per multimeter.

b3freak wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 3:08 pm

OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 2:13 pm

Wait, there's a open hood light on the dash? I have never ever seen that.

See green arrow...

openhood9962.jpg

That's crazy. Sorry for the derail, but I think I have a minor wiring issue.

noahsdad wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 6:36 am No cluster lights
Can't identify related fuse to it on the map
Frunk opens without issues.

And power is going to the bulb per multimeter.

First of all the obvious... check the bulb for continuity.

Then, check Fuse C3.

Check the bulb in the glove compartment. I believe the circuit is connected to the frunk light on the '99 996.

If that doesn't work, I'm afraid yes... you'll need to check the microswitch the locking mechanism.

Mine was broken. (see picture) If you look closely at the microswitch on the right, you'll see the top portion is broken off. It wouldn't rotate and apply pressure on the switch's trigger.

OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 7:45 am

b3freak wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 3:08 pm
See green arrow...

openhood9962.jpg

That's crazy. Sorry for the derail, but I think I have a minor wiring issue.

Don't worry... that MIL may not be present on the Mk1. I've never checked before. Both of my 996 were Mk2.

FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!

Nice! Good Job!

noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!

noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!

Thanks for the follow-up, and nice work!

noahsdad wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 1:20 pm FIXED! I took apart the hood latch to replace the micro switch. The white crescent rotates and turns off the light. All parts seem there, but the crescent was just a little stuck. So I lubed it up with silicone spray, and it worked fine. I put everything back and the frunk light works great.
Lube is mans second greatest discovery! LOL!

Just like mine in my post.

Glad you got it back working!