[jol]

Well I guess if the neighbor was worried about it they should of offered assistance. I know that you have done the removing lights, switches etc I like you would almost believe that they are as we called it "daisy chained" from power source thru the switch then from one light to another. I would not think they would splice midstream. I had an LED taillight on car dolly that the stranded wire was cut off when the crimp was put on it but to look at it seemed good, especially since the taillight worked but no signal or brake light. I notice that you stated that you were using a meter, best friend in electrical work. If I can think of anything else I will try and send it to you.
Jol