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Yes, If you only hook up two wire it will work as a single pole
The plastic rectangle thingy around a light switch is generally called a "wall plate." As outlets also have wall plates, the phrase "switch plate" is more descriptive, but less commonly used.They do not necessarily have to be plastic.
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Platter is a synonym for plate.
An escutcheon plate is a plate that surrounds or covers a key hole, door handle or light switch. It was a heraldic shield that displayed a coat of arms
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If you are talking about a typical 4"x4" box, you can use a pair of combination dual switches (they have the same shape as a standard receptacle, so you could use a plate made for a double duplex receptacle...see for the type of switch I had in mind) .
Easiest way is to connect a single wire from one of your rear taillights "parking light" to the wire on license plate light. It gets its ground from the bumper once installed.
On the 1984 the switch is located on a metal plate in the engine compartment side of the trunk--it is just a pin switch--probably the metal plate has bent down--or if you want just remove the wire on the switch A work around it to remove the ajar light bulb from the instrument panel. Make sure your trunk light or spare tire compartment light are out or you will drain the battery.
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There are many places where one would be able to purchase light switch plates online. One could purchase these items from online shopping websites such as Amazon or eBay.
remove trim plate around switch,take out screws holding switch in,remove wires then replace in reverse order!!