Cargo light - always on

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'14.5 CX-5 Touring AWD, Soul Red | '14 CX-5 Touring AWD White
My cargo light stopped responding to tailgate being closed. It just always stays on.

Anyone knows what's up? How to fix this?
 
Looking in FSM there is a switch connected to the latch. I assume this is what signals the Rear Body Control Module to turn on the light.

No idea what it looks like or if you can see it. I'll go peek in mine.
 
Thanks.

I've read that this particular light is connected to some sensitive module (?) Could it break a fuse perhaps?
 
You would probably have to pull some of the plastics off on inside of hatch for a visual inspection of the switch.
 
I believe it is the Rear Body Control Module that can get shorted if cargo lamp isn't carefully replaced. It is suggested to either pull the room fuse or disconnect the wire from the back of the cargo light switch when replacing this lamp. Since the light is working it is probably not a failed fuse. You might even be able to see in there popping open that small door right behind the door latch on the hatch.

I like to do my own fixes as well but if still under warranty you might have the dealer look into it.
 
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