Overhead light not activated when front right door is open

Vibespread Panic · Post by **Vibespread Panic** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:34 am

Anyone had probs w/ this or is it a normal function? The only question is, why does it turn on when you open every other door?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:09 am

Funky switch.Dealer repair.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:01 am

I remember someone having that problem when it was really cold. when you open that door, does it look like the switch in the door jamb sticks out like it's supposed to or is it still compressed like it would be if the door was shut? (might have to compare it to the one on the driver door)

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:13 am

Yeah, if it's only the one door..it's probably the door switch..

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:31 am

yup, winter tends to do things to cars that can't be prevented at your dealership... like frozen washer nozzles even with -40 in the tank, stuck locks and doors, wipers damaged due to turn on with blades frozen to window.. and sticking door jam switches.I'm going to say try heating that door area up around the switch, see if when you open the door if it is popping back out, if not its stuck.

fjf511 · Post by **fjf511** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:23 pm

I have found on mine that if any of the doors are not absolutely tight the light comes on.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:05 pm

yeah you really need to slam that trunk hatch.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:57 pm

If it is broken and you can use a screw driver, you can replace it on your own. Forget the dealer... Unless it is under warranty.Here is the procedure...1) Remove the one mounting bolt and pull the switch (1) from the door jamb. 2) Disconnect the front door jamb switch electrical connector. 3) Remove the door jamb switch (1) from the vehicle.

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Vibespread Panic · Post by **Vibespread Panic** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:51 am

thanks, I think I'll take it in (still under factory warranty)

sylvainber · Post by **sylvainber** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:25 am

on that note... does anyone know if an aftermarket dome light unit could be installed to replace the stock, one that would have reading lights built in?i have a base, no moon roof and it's a shame they didn't put reading lights... sylvain

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:34 am

anything scan be done with time, money and the right tools

sylvainber · Post by **sylvainber** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:02 pm

i think i just struck out... loli'll check with the local mod shops

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 3:22 am

Quote, originally posted by sylvainber Â»on that note... does anyone know if an aftermarket dome light unit could be installed to replace the stock, one that would have reading lights built in?i have a base, no moon roof and it's a shame they didn't put reading lights... sylvainCheck eBay lots sold on there... Very easy hook up and you can get a good deal there.

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