Capri L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC Turbo (1991)
Trunk Lamp Switch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Luggage Compartment Lamp - Will Not Shut Off
Article No. 90-19-11
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NO START - WILL NOT CRANK - BATTERY DISCHARGED - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/18/90
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BATTERY - DISCHARGED - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/18/90
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LAMP - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - WILL NOT SHUT OFF - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/18/90
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WIRING - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP - GROUNDED - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/18/90
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991 CAPRI
ISSUE:
The luggage compartment courtesy lamp (may not shut off when the decklid is closed. This occurs because the lamp switch wire is
grounded, trapped or damaged, between the left hand side tail lamp retaining nut and the body panel. This condition also causes the battery
to eventually discharge resulting in a no start condition.
ACTION:
Inspect the luggage compartment courtesy lamp wiring and, if required, repair it. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
INSPECTION
1.
Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged to operate the courtesy lamps. If necessary, recharge the battery.
2.
Open the deck lid and lower the center trim panel. Close the deck lid.
3.
Make sure a 10 amp courtesy lamp fuse is installed in the fuse panel.
4.
See if the courtesy lamp is illuminated.
a.
Lower the rear seat back.
b.
Look into the luggage compartment.
c.
If the courtesy lamp is on, proceed with the repair procedure.
d.
If the courtesy lamp is not on, continue with Step 4e.
e.
Raise the seat back.
f.
Reposition the luggage compartment center trim panel.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the deck lid.
2.
Remove the upper back trim panel. Refer to the 1991 Capri Shop Manual, Section 45-03, for service details.
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