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Overhead light not activated when front right door is open
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:34 am
by Vibespread Panic
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?
Re: Overhead light not activated when front right door is open (Vibespread Panic)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:09 am
by ragingfish
Funky switch.Dealer repair.
Re: Overhead light not activated when front right door is open (Vibespread Panic)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:01 am
by joatmon
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)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:13 am
by Jahntassa
Yeah, if it's only the one door..it's probably the door switch..
Re: (Jahntassa)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:31 am
by Mavrik
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.
Re: Overhead light not activated when front right door is open (Vibespread Panic)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:23 pm
by fjf511
I have found on mine that if any of the doors are not absolutely tight the light comes on.
Re: Overhead light not activated when front right door is open (fjf511)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:05 pm
by Mavrik
yeah you really need to slam that trunk hatch.
Re: Overhead light not activated when front right door is open (Vibespread Panic)
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:57 pm
by ToolGuy
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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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:51 am
by Vibespread Panic
thanks, I think I'll take it in (still under factory warranty)
Re: (Vibespread Panic)
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:25 am
by sylvainber
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
Re: (sylvainber)
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:34 am
by ragingfish
anything scan be done with time, money and the right tools
Re: (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:02 pm
by sylvainber
i think i just struck out... loli'll check with the local mod shops
Re: (sylvainber)
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 3:22 am
by ToolGuy
Quote, originally posted by sylvainber »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.