Hi there! My dashboard trunk-open indicator light in my 2000 Sonata started staying on a few weeks ago and won't turn off. An independent repair shop, and then the dealer checked and had trouble finding the problem. Even with the trunk switch disconnected, the light stays on. It flickers while driving, and will go on and off depending on whether the car is moving from accellerating or braking, etc. When stopped (even with engine off) or cruising, the light stays on. Something is shorting out, but even the dealer is not 100% sure where. He says he wants to replace the "fuse block" and the "EATC" alarm and clock module (even though car has no alarm) to the tune of about $1500.

Has anyone else had this problem? I had the engine and clutch and some other parts replaced last month and I'm wondering if something happened to the wiring when the dealer did all this major surgery. It's insane to have to spend $1500 for something like this so I want to avoid it if all possible. That may be 'new hybrid' time for me. I'm wondering if the dealer is just guesstimating where the problem may lie and wants to start replacing parts.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, does anyone know a good auo electrical diagnosis shop in the Chicago area?

Thanks!!!!!

as the light still comes on with the switch wire disconnected the light is obviously picking up a live feed from somewhere, even for an electrician this could be hard to trace, if l where you l would just get the bulb taken out