Hey guys
On my 98 XJ the rear hatch dash light to show that the hatch is open just start to stay on the other day and it will not go off as long as the key is on. It must run on a separate then the interior because when I close the hatch the inside light go off as they should but the red dash light stays on. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how can I fix this. The only time that it bothers me is at night because it's so bright. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

Anyone???

 

I guess no one has ever had this problem?

 

WOW! It's hard to believe that I'm the only one to ever has this problem.

 

there is a rear hatch dash light?

The guys who are a little more electrical saavy may have some other suggestions, but find the switch at the hatch and make sure it isnt stuck. Pull it out, check it with a multi meter etc.

 

rear hatch or rear brake light in hatch light

 

It's the hatch open indicator on the dash not the interior lights or the brake light. It like the one that shows your doors are ajar. I don't see a switch for it or even one for the interior lights.

 

ive heard theres a micro switch for the rear light in the lock maybe its also to the dash indicator

 

I know I can't see any kind of switch. I was thinking that maybe it had a mercury switch or something similar. It looks like I am to have to do what I really didn't want to so, Pull off the paneling and hunt around. It may have to wait awhile since I just had back surgery. Anyways thanks for the input.

 

tape over the light on dash untill the back gets better

 

LOL!
I already got the tape out and had that planed till I could work on it

 

Did you ever get this sorted out? I was rear-ended and have had the dash light on ever since.

 

Get his tape sent to ya...lol...

 

I replaced my rear door and now mine won't go off it did it before but went off then while riding some trails it came back on. Looks like I getting the black tape out too!! LOL

 

Switch is on the latch.