Mystery switch in boot

[anonymous-user]

Actually I have worked out what it does but why is it there?

In the boot of my 1999 4 litre. There is a toggle switch that when operated turns on the rear lights .

Is it standard , why is it /was it fitted ?

David

[tonys]

Where's the headlight switch, under the bonnet?

[anonymous-user]

Yes very witty, I might add the toggle switch in the boot is in addition to the dash switch we all have !!

[Ribol]

Maybe somebody used it to power up a boot light at some point?

[tonys]

Agree, can't think of any other reason for such a switch. Fairly safe to say it isn't a standard fitting. With an earlier model (ie backlit no. plate), I could see how someone might be able to use the no. plate bulb as a bootlight, but I presume you have the no. plate lights above the plate.

[Cider Andy]

It's not standard. Possibly installed by a previous owner to satisfy some on-street overnight parking requirement?