Where's the boot light switch?

[razman]

The boot light in my E34 won't switch off recently and I can't seem to find the switch that activates when the boot lid is raised.

Can anyone put me out of my misery?

[fixedwheelnut]

As you open up the boot it should be either towards the left of the boot catch on the boot lid bottom edge or built into the catch mech, but I would first check the boot wiring at the left boot hinge as this is where it usually breaks and shorts out to other circuits.

[razman]

No sign of any switch - only the wiring for the central locking boot lock. The loom goes around the left hinge as you said, but it seems intact with no apparent wear.
I am guessing that the switch is a mercury tilt switch or similar? It was going a bit dodgy over the last few weeks but eventually stuck on (flattening my battery overnight)
I have since removed the bulbs but really miss the light at night.

>> Edited by razman on Monday 21st March 21:10