trunk lamp... where's the switch?

[471Magnum]

My 72 doesn't have a trunk lamp. Thinking about adding one. Found some NOS units as well as some used one. I've researched the wiring diagram and I see where it plugs into the harness. I've located the plug on my harness.

But I can't see where/how the lamp is switched. There is no inline switch indicated on the wiring diagram. No ground lead on the lamp assembly itself to switch the ground side.

Does the ;lamp assembly have an internal switch?

[Moparlar]

If I remember correctly it has an internal switch as you open it it lights up

Larry

[road chicken]

Internal to the bulb socket. I think it's just a ball bearing the flops in and out of position across the a contacts.

[471Magnum]

Thanks.

Anybody got a picture showing it mounted to the deck lid? Want to make sure I attach it to the correct location.

[72RoadRunnerGTX]

[471Magnum]

Perfect. I see you have the remote trunk release. I'm installing one as well. Figured it would be easier to pull both those wires at the same time.

[72RoadRunnerGTX]

Yea, one of those “modern” conveniences, along with power windows and door locks, I retrofitted into the car during the resto, interfaced into the alarm system remotes as well. Sometimes I can’t believe how lazy I’ve become over the years when it comes to keys and window cranks.