I had the same problem and fixed it by cleaning the rear hatch switch
contacts.  I think the two switches are wired together.  Hope this helps,
John

>From: Clay Perry <Cmpbiker@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: Cmpbiker@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Dome light on 87 MV
>Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 16:52:49 EDT
>
>I sent this out earlier but I have more details.
>
>The problem is that the light will not light when the door opens. Here is
>what I have discovered-
>Will light when switched to "always on"
>Door switches function correctly, checked with Ohm Meter
>No continuity from Brown White wire on light to Brown White wire on door
>switches.
>
>Somewhere between the light and the switch the circuit is broken. I do not
>have the wiring diagrams yet, where does the single wire from each switch
>and
>the wire from the light connect?
>
>I need to fix this so I can move on to the cruise control.
>
>Thanks,
>Clay

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