Rear hatch dome light wiring

[jrjr]

I would like to be able to leave the rear hatch open for extended periods but don't want the dome lights on. I assume the wiring is in the latch in the door.... right? Anyone know what wire I would switch to disable the dome light?

 

[BJ3976]

Any Luck with this? I would like to do the same for my GEN2 Expy

 

[stamp11127]

Easiest way would be to wire a switch to the switched side of the interior lamp relay. The other method would be to pull the relay each time.
For any generation I would get a wiring manual since it helps with the locations and wiring colors.

 

[z168]

I wish I remember where it was - there was a post that said you could put an interrupter on the rheostat that controls the illumination. Although I havent done it but that would be a solution not just to the tail gate but to disable the cabin lights if wanted

 

[stamp11127]

My 99 has the illumination and courtesy lights as two separate circuits. That addition wouldn't work on at least that year.

 

[96mustangV6]

I always take a screw driver and latch the door when its open. We go to drive ins and I just turn 3rd row around. Then when I get ready to leave I just squeeze handle to open latch back up. Sometimes gotta use screw driver to help. Then you can close the door back.