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  1. Litehold

    Litehold Junior Member

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    I have a 2001 Prius that someone clipped in an accident on Monday. The trunk light is on and I'm trying to figure out how to turn it off. It has a new 12V battery and I don't want it drained. I turned off all of the other lights - interior lights - with the dial to the left of the steering wheel.

    Any input would be very much appreciated!

    Thank you,

    Litehold
     
    #1 Litehold, Jan 18, 2019
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    Take the bulb out? Easiest thing to do or just disconnect the battery.

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    #2 Itsmeonprius, Jan 18, 2019
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  3. Litehold

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    I'll give it a try; it has a little cage over it. I'll just disconnect the battery then. Told ya it was a dumb question!
    Thank you for your patience!

    Litehold
     
    #3 Litehold, Jan 18, 2019
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    Got the little cage off and pulled out the light. Thanks again.
     
    #4 Litehold, Jan 18, 2019
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    Thank you, I was thinking of a fuse, but you're right, that's too much. I want to be able to start it and move it around a little.
    Thanks also for posting the pdf. file.
     
    #6 Litehold, Jan 18, 2019
  7. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Another dumb question: there's no switch on that light I guess? Third gen has a switch, progress...

    Still no switches on the door courtesy lights, I wouldn't mind that. Then there's the effing illuminated thresholds ours came with, ugh.
     
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    Illuminated thresholds? Nice. They should be switched via the doors?

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    Yeah. At least I think so lol.

    They were on when we bought (new), and I assumed standard on that level, but apparently not. Previous sale that fell through maybe.

    I would prefer non-illuminated, for battery drain reasons.
     
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  10. Litehold

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    Nope, no switch. That would be nice...
     
    #10 Litehold, Jan 25, 2019
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