R129 98 SL500 - Battery flat because the car thinks the trunk is open

[alabbasi]

This is a new issue for me. I have an issue where the red light on the remote trunk switch on the dash is on continuously. There's nothing obstructing the button on the rear panel. I didn't think it was a problem until it drained the battery flat but now i'm p*ss*d

Anyone run into this problem?

 

[R129 UK]

To clarify, are you saying the tell-tale on the switch is on and drained the battery despite the light in the boot being off?

 

[alabbasi]

OK guys, closing the loop on this. There appears to be a toggle switch behind the locking mechanism in the rear panel. I flipped it and the light went out. I spent the rest of the day getting the 91 300SL running and hit a road block. Will post a separate question.