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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
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Boot Light Test/Replacement (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
ElectricalBoot Light Test/Replacement · page 2 of 3
Diagram of boot light connector terminals A (+) and B (-), and a circuit schematic showing a diode and bulb (5W) between terminals B and A.

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A From No. 29 fuse
B To boot latch switch

  1. Make sure that bulb is OK, then check for continuity between A (+) and B (−) terminals.

Note: This light has a diode in it. To get an accurate reading, either test it with a Volt/Ohmmeter that compensates for diode, or make sure you connect your test leads to match the polarity shown.

  1. If there is no continuity, replace the boot light.
Diagram of boot latch assembly showing the 2-P connector (A) and the boot latch (B) with a close-up of the internal switch terminals.

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A 2–P connector
B Boot latch

  1. Open the boot lid and disconnect the 2–P connector from the boot latch.
  2. Check for continuity between the A and B terminals with the boot lid open.
Diagram of boot latch removal showing the lock rod (A), bolts (B), boot opener cable (C), and boot latch (D).

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A Lock rod
B Bolts
C Boot opener cable
D Boot latch

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