91 camry trunk light (2023 Update)

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Got some bad news. The trunk lamp switch is part of the lid lock on the body of the car.

My '93-97 says (and I assume the '91 is the same)

- remove plasic scuff plate by withdrawing straight up

- remove the retaining clips, and withdraw thw trim covering the striker plate

- disconnect the wiring connector

- mark the installed position of the striker plate using a soft lead-pencil ( the striker plate is adjustable to ensure a positive but easy trunk locking on closure) so it can be re-installed accurately,...then undo the retaining bolts and remove the striker plate

-remove the switch retaining bolt and remove the switch

I assume its some sort of plunger switch. It maybe broken such that it requires more travel to operate. Anyway, because the trunk lock is such a bastard of a job to remove and re-install, a new switch may well be worth the trouble.

Jason

Most of the time this has happened with my 'Yotas, it's a pretty simple repair (as long as the switch itself is not broken). May just need adjustment.

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Sounds allright for our corner of the world. I think the switch can be seen if you open the boot and look directly down at the lock on the body. Its that thing with what appaears to be a black weather shield around it, about the thicknes of a pencil.

Jason

Consider adding a mercury switch in series on one of the wires and adjust it to make contact only when the lid is raised… problem solved.