No light when opening the back hatch?

[ErMasta]

Well I am new here but read all the pages on the Rogue lol.

Anywho, You only have to take of the bottom of the gate trim. You really dont need to take off hte top or side trims. Now here where you have to make a decision....Either you do what Parks69 and myself did ( open a hole by the perforated square on the gate trim cargo light is $24.00 and you cant even noticed that it does not belong unless you stare at it or...

Spend 135.00 US for a gate trim that brings the hole for the cargo light and buy the cargo light assembly. You will be looking at about $160.00 for the whole thing.


By the way i did find another unused electrical connection near the cargo plug...wonder what that is for...maybe for the rear camera? I believe that our 2010 Rogues are pre wired for all the extras, but i could be wrong.

Next stop for me will be the vanity visors..cant seem to find them cheap tho.

Hi ErMasta,

Are you saying you installed your light without the trim? Do you have a part number for the cargo light trim? Also, if you find those vanity mirrors cheap let me know. I picked up a cheap mirror from walmart, but it is already digging into the roof material. I wish they would of included some of these little things. I test drove a sl first, but thought I was only giving up the premium radio when going to the s360. Want to do the fog lights also, looks like they are pre-wired too.

Hello Parks,

Sorry if i did not make it clear.....Read below: I got this from Semitone a few posts before ours.

We have a 2010 S 360 that did not have a cargo light. Imagine our surprise when loading groceries for the first time at night. Nissan could not have been serious.

However, pulling out the lift gate trim revealed a pre-wired connection for the light. I simply ordered the OEM light and plugged it right in. Here are the steps:

Order the Luggage Room Courtesy Lamp (P/N 26490-CA000). You need !!
Pull the trim from the top of the lift gate. You dont need to do
Remove the pillar trim. Dont need to doRemove the plastic fasteners form the bottom of the gate.
Carefully remove the gate trim panel. This is what i call the bottom gate panel( its easy to take off.You should notice the light socket taped to the harness on the drivers side of the gate.
On the drivers side of the gate trim panel, you should see a perforation for the OEM light. This should be in the approximate location of the light socket.

You'll have to cut a hole in the panel for the light to "snap in" snuggly. I'll leave that to your imagination. Just be careful not to cut the hole too big or the light wont hold.

In the "ON" position, the light acts just like the OEM, turning on when the gate is opened and off when it's closed. Looks like it belongs.

Look for what i highlithed for you.

Now look at the pics some members have posted. You will find that the light will sit flushed to the gate trim...Our will not be flushed since we have to cut the gate trim for the light to sit on top of it.

Once you get the cargo light..flip it and look at the bottom of it. You will have to cut a small hole for the light to fit but make sure is not to big or the light will fall inside the trim.

I found the visor but they want way too much for them and the fogs i found but i need to make sure they bring all the brackets.

[parks99]

Thanks for the reply,

I have already purchased the cargo light, just wasn't sure if I was going to try and find the little trim that goes around it to fit into the perforated spot on the gate trim. I guess the easy way is to just cut a smaller hole and just stick the light in and be done with it. I will have to play around with it this weekend. Thanks again.

[ErMasta]

NP ..I was checking the light lst night and it sure is useful.....

BTW ..I think the vanity mirror dropped in price. I have to give the dealer a call to verify the info.

96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35002
08/2007-06/2008 2WD SL (! 2Din Bose 6CD Sat Radio MP3 8-Spkr)
08/2007-06/2008 AWD SL (! PCTG6)
06/2008+ SL More Info
Price: $249.81


[96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35003
08/2007-06/2008 SL
More Info
Price: $69.05

[96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35001
2008+ S
More Info
Price: $45.33


Why would they list 3 different parts number is beyond me.

[TonyN]

NP ..I was checking the light lst night and it sure is useful.....

BTW ..I think the vanity mirror dropped in price. I have to give the dealer a call to verify the info.

96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35002
08/2007-06/2008 2WD SL (! 2Din Bose 6CD Sat Radio MP3 8-Spkr)
08/2007-06/2008 AWD SL (! PCTG6)
06/2008+ SL More Info
Price: $249.81


[96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35003
08/2007-06/2008 SL
More Info
Price: $69.05

[96400] SUNVISOR ASSY-RHRogue (S35) 96400-S35001
2008+ S
More Info
Price: $45.33


Why would they list 3 different parts number is beyond me.

did you find out which part number is correct for the vanity mirror visor? also is all the car pre-wired for the light?

[ErMasta]

I guess ill get the right answer tommorow since they want the vin #...Its my girls car so i have to wait till i get home and get the number.


Also , i havent checked to see if the S is prewired for the vanity visors but im sure someone checked already. Can anyone check to see ? If not ill check on the weekend when i get time.

[TonyN]

please let me know on the vanity mirror/lights.

Also anyone know if the 09 S is prewired for the hatch light.

[parks99]

please let me know on the vanity mirror/lights.

Also anyone know if the 09 S is prewired for the hatch light.

I was able to see the wire with out pulling the entire gate trim off. There is a little access area below where the light should go (perforated area). I pulled that off and used a flash light to look in there and saw the wire taped. Or you could just pop the entire gate trim off which is pretty easy. The light is really easy to install, took about 30 minutes. Took the gate trim off measured my light, scribed lines on the trim and cut with razor knife.

[ErMasta]

Well got me an answer but....

Dear Er Masta,

Can not tell if it does, since we do not keep in on our inventory for me to
look at.


Courtesy Nissan, Inc.
1777 N. Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas 75080
Phone 800-527-1909 or 972-644-3942
Fax 800-382-7891 or 972-234-4924
Email [email protected]
Internet www.courtesyparts.com

How the hell am i going to order a part when they dont even know what it brings?

Meh

[lous1122]

I purchased the light assembly from Nissan, the assembly does not come with a female connector to simply plug into the extra adaptor. Has anyone purchased the luggage assembly from Nissan? If I knew how to post a picture on here I would, but I am stalled, I thought this was going to be an easy solution, however I am not sure if Nissan gave me a incomplete part, or if it was a waste of $$ since it has no connector.

[harryg]

I purchased the light assembly from Nissan, the assembly does not come with a female connector to simply plug into the extra adaptor. Has anyone purchased the luggage assembly from Nissan? If I knew how to post a picture on here I would, but I am stalled, I thought this was going to be an easy solution, however I am not sure if Nissan gave me a incomplete part, or if it was a waste of $$ since it has no connector.

How to post pics
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4) Click on Upload button.
5) Highlight the contents of the field labeled "Direct Link" (starts with http://).
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For example:
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You would need to repeat the steps above for every image.

[philipa_240sx]

Luggage room lamp #26490-CA000

There are no additional parts, wire harness, etc. Assuming the wiring is in place, it just simply plugs into the door wiring harness.

[TonyN]

thanks phillipa..

Did anyone find out about the vanity mirror with lights? is it pre-wired and if the price has dropped? I want to order them both at the same time i the price has dropped.

[lous1122]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to write back and explain how to post the pics. Hopefully I will get it right.. I still believe the part is wrong, I located the connector for the cargo light inside the trunk hatch, but there is no way it will connect to this.






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[lous1122]

Thanks Harryg, I appreciate it!

Pic below of the cargo light from Nissan. I located the wiring harness inside the rear hatch for the cargo light, its a four pin female connector (white) which does not connect to anything on this part.
I am at a standstill, and the nissan parts dealer near me does not have a clue. They just say, make sure your Rogue has the wiring before you cut. It seems that it was too easy thinking I could buy a $25.00 part and think it would just connect and work. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[ErMasta]

Yes it does...you need to look at middle of the light, The female connector goes connected to the two metal prongs on the light.

[lous1122]

Thank you ErMasta! I tried again this evening, and sure enough it did fit perfectly! I appreciate the information, very helpful!

Lou

[TonyN]

anyone have pictures of them modifying the hatch plastic for the light?

[ErMasta]

Thank you ErMasta! I tried again this evening, and sure enough it did fit perfectly! I appreciate the information, very helpful!

Lou

Your welcome...I have been helpped manu times so is only fair to help out if i can. Glad you got it working.

[ErMasta]

anyone have pictures of them modifying the hatch plastic for the light?

Here is how i did it...I hope you get it, just follow the plastic posts.**DONT OVER CUT***

[ciw]

Thanks ErMasta, great tips. I have an 08 Rogue S, which did not come with the hatch lid light. I purchased the light assembly at the local dealer, $24, and installed it this morning. Before I cut the hole for the light, I made a template out of thin card board and traced the opening on the inside of the hatch. I used a small drill to make several holes around the inside of the outline. Then used a sharp utility knife to clean up and fine tune the edges. Take your time and as ErMasta said, DON'T OVER CUT. I plugged in the light assembly and snapped it into place. Works great. Now onto the sun visor issue, no mirrors!!

[RCTaylor]

Sorry for dragging up an old post, Just bought an '09 rogue... Who builds a car without a cargo light?
Anyways, My question is the power feed you find under the hatch trim. Is it switched 12V - as in it only has power when hatch is open? or is it constant 12V - and the switching is done in the lamp assy?
I am looking to wire in 2 - 1 1/2" round led flushmount lights, and wonder if I have to switch them, or if I can wire them direct to the hatch wiring?

[ImStricken06]

Sorry for dragging up an old post, Just bought an '09 rogue... Who builds a car without a cargo light?
Anyways, My question is the power feed you find under the hatch trim. Is it switched 12V - as in it only has power when hatch is open? or is it constant 12V - and the switching is done in the lamp assy?
I am looking to wire in 2 - 1 1/2" round led flushmount lights, and wonder if I have to switch them, or if I can wire them direct to the hatch wiring?

i never understood why people care if someone digs up an old thread? lol = no need to apologize!

try simply attaching a tester and climbing inside and closing the door and see what happens.

[scott9050]

I will add that our 2012 S model does indeed come with the rear hatch light.

[ImStricken06]

anyone interested i added an extra LED light to the rear hatch lid:

extra-trunk-hatch-lid-led-lighting-t560845.html

[JMed]

I went to a shop that I have previously used and order a Dual LED dome light assembly to be installed in the cargo area in my '08 rogue S. Here is my question, If I want the the light to come on and off when I open or close the hatch, so when they are doing the wiring I'm assuming they need to tap into the existing wiring under the hatch trim? Or I'm missing something...?

[RCTaylor]

I went to a shop that I have previously used and order a Dual LED dome light assembly to be installed in the cargo area in my '08 rogue S. Here is my question, If I want the the light to come on and off when I open or close the hatch, so when they are doing the wiring I'm assuming they need to tap into the existing wiring under the hatch trim? Or I'm missing something...?

Just checked mine today. An 09 S model. The wiring is there for them to connect to. It is switched with the liftgate. The wires are on the drivers side of the liftgate under the trim, Blue and yellow.

[Jenerator]

Very interesting...I just bought a 2012 (which I will pick up tomorrow evening from the dealer) and the brochure shows that only the SL comes with a cargo lamp. Bizarro!! I will show my guy this thread so he can McGyver something for me. Silly Nissan!!

[RCTaylor]

Finally got my LED cargo lights installed. truck-lite 33060C

They look great and are really bright.
product link for those interested
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/st ... &langId=-1

[ImStricken06]

i did a little write up on my venture into this idea here:

extra-trunk-hatch-lid-led-lighting-t560845.html

[RCTaylor]

i did a little write up on my venture into this idea here:

Yes, I read yours before I did mine. That is what got me looking for LED assys for my hatch. I went with the truck-lite because it was a sealed unit designed to be used in and outside of highway tractors. I figured if it could handle that abuse, it should last a long time for my application. Its less than 3/4" dia, and also came with mounting grommet.