jesusno2 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Does the rear light in the cargo area come on when ya open the driver/passenger door? Or is it just turned on by the switch on the light itself which is how I'm guessing it works?? Just wanted to know before I go tracing wires down. Also how the hell do the dome light switches come outta the door jambs? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I wanna say it does light up with the doors by the wiring diagram I have. but there is a diode which prevents the hatch from turning any other lights on. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Maybe this pic will give a few hints. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks man I had no idea how they were in their. I got one that's not working and my hatch light no workie so I'm trying to figure out why still. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 the light only comes on with the light switch and i think the switch turns off the lite(power) when its closed. its been awhile... Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 the light only comes on with the light switch and i think the switch turns off the lite(power) when its closed. its been awhile... Like the headlight switch? Or the door jam switch? I Have no idea how in the world this light works lol maybe I'm just that retared :unsure: I can build a whole wagon but can't figure out the cargo light lol! Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 The hatch light ONLY comes on when you open the hatch. It has a switch that reconnects with the circuit when the hatch is OPEN. While it is open, you can turn the light on or off. It is not connected to any other door than the hatch; the only way it would is if you rewired it to. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 The hatch light ONLY comes on when you open the hatch. It has a switch that reconnects with the circuit when the hatch is OPEN. While it is open, you can turn the light on or off. It is not connected to any other door than the hatch; the only way it would is if you rewired it to. Really so where is the switch for the hatch? My goon has no switch anywhere. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 The hatch light ONLY comes on when you open the hatch. It has a switch that reconnects with the circuit when the hatch is OPEN. While it is open, you can turn the light on or off. It is not connected to any other door than the hatch; the only way it would is if you rewired it to. I agree. It can only be turned on by the hatch switch and can be manually turned off/on only back there at the lamp itself. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I found the SWITCH!!! God damn I'm blind as a bat! Man that dude is tucked away way up into the passenger corner behind all the torsion bars for thes hatch. Pulled it out cleaned it all up and........................ Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 X2 now you got me all looking at mine and mine is missing the bulb so I used a meter and checked it and it can work so I just need to go get a bulb Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 when you close the hatch with the switch/light on, does it turn off? (i think it does) Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 when you close the hatch with the switch/light on, does it turn off? (i think it does) It should. There's a contact switch on the hinge. If anyone has a spare light fixture, mine is missing! Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 If anyone has a spare light fixture, mine is missing! Luke bought his NOS, PM him I cant remember where he bought it tho??? Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Luke bought his NOS, PM him I cant remember where he bought it tho??? hmmm..I have a dealer here locally that can check on that. This is a link to the parts breakdown, and they only list the torsion bar cover and NOT the light. Makes me think the cover comes with one. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun510/Datsun510Index/BodyWagon/TailGateWindowFitting/tabid/891/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yea the cover comes with the light and it does turn on with the hatch open and turns off when you close the hatch. I don't have the part number for the light anymore though. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun510/Datsun510Index/Electrical/RoomInspectionLamp/tabid/745/Default.aspx number 15? Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 The later model 510's (HL510?) goons use the same exact light. I found one in a junkyard today and the light was in great shape. That was a nice find! Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.