Rogue S Trunk Light "Mod"

[jk47]

Has anyone with an S model Rogue looked into wiring up a trunk light? I know they took out a bunch of wiring on the S to save money but I'm wondering if it's possible to get one to turn on when the trunk is opened. The thought of buying a stick-on light is making me sick

[philipa_240sx]

Here is what I did in my company car, a Ford Escort wagon :

- I purchased an aftermarket dome light from an auto parts store.

- Gently removed the stock dome light (above the rear seats) and removed trim from above the rear door.

- Fished a wire behind the headliner from the cargo area to the dome light.

- Installed the dome light into the ceiling above the cargo area and wired it in parallel with the stock one.

- Attached the ground lead of the new dome light to the metal chassis.

- Replaced all the panels.

Done.

It's a bit of a tricky install... the hardest part is fishing the wire and making the appropriate connections the stock dome light. But with time and some help, it can be done.

[jk47]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to decide if I want to tackle this.

[mydoghoser]

I bought one of those hockey-puck battery operated LED lights and 3M'd it to the side. It fits flush and all I have to do is click the small button. Lights up the cargo area like a runway. I've gotta convert the dome light to LED now but will use the existing 12V line to accomplish that.

Best,

MDH

[jk47]

The puck light will be my backup plan if the dome light seems like too much hassle.