Slightly puzzled with the courtesy light. Might need patience to read all and I hope it makes sense
The light comes on when switched from the little switch incorporated in the light. The door switches don’t switch the light on. On examination found that the two wires coming from the door switches have been disconnected and taped off from the light.
These wires power up when door is opened. When I connect these wires to the third terminal on the light everything works fine.
My problem is, where I connected the door wiring, this terminal on the light is part of the light retaining clip. This clip is engaging to the aluminium panel. In other words it would cause a short circuit when the door is open.
Doesn’t sound right. I am attaching couple of photos. I have put white, red and blue markings hopefully I might be able to explain better.
The earth wire goes on the white terminal, the permanent live goes to the blue terminal and the wires from the doors goes to the red. Works well. But may cause short circuit if I push the light into its gap.
Looks the original light. I wonder why were the door wires disconnected by the previous owner.
Please help.
Bali
