My 96 Sable does not have a trunk light. How would I go about adding one?

Question

I care about how it looks, as well, I don't want a hack job that looks like a hack job, if you get what I mean.

I'd also like it to turn on and off when the trunk opens and closes.

Answer 1

Just use one of those as-seen-on-tv Stick Up Bulbs lol. Seriously, I think you could find a cheaper and easier alternative than installing a light back there.

You could always contact the dealer and find out about installing one correctly, part of the wiring is probably already there. Otherwise, maybe get a repair manual and see if it shows you how to do it, the book probably has instructions for repairing it, so you could get a better idea of how to install one. I have a light in my trunk, and it really doesn't show much! lol. It's pretty dim...

Answer 2

If you look in the trunk of a 96 Sable that does have a trunk light, you can see what the Factory version looks like. Then you can decide how to do it. Chances are, somewhere in your trunk's wiring system, is already a place to plug the light in. You would go to the Mercury dealer, get the light, and simply plug the wiring into the right spot!!

Answer 3

If there are wiring present then it's a matter of splicing something. Making it turn on when you pop the trunk open involves adding a switch or some sort.

I agree, use one of those stick-on thingies. Battery powered and so cheap, no point in spending money on something you rarely if ever use. You can always rig some sort of a pull switch if you really want to.