Door mounted hatch switch????????
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From: Taylor Mich
Door mounted hatch switch????????
I`ve got a 95 coupe with a hatch switch on the drivers door that doesn`t work. I pulled the switch and it is working........where do I go from there? The switch under the console armrest works. Thanks in advance.............Bill
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do you have an fsm? does other door switch release hatch? if so, take off trim panel in back and verfy no juice to solenoid.(its a lot easier to pull rear panel than door panel}. pull door panel and check for loose or broken wires.
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If a FSM is a multimeter then I`ve got one. Should there be power at the door switch? Wouldn`t it be the same solenoid opening hatch at the rear .........the other switch does work. It looks as though I`ll have to track down where the wires go from the door.
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FSM = Factory Service Manual
I believe that your 95 only has a switch in the driver's side door - the previous poster was probably familiar with earlier C4s, which have a switch in both doors ...
I believe that your 95 only has a switch in the driver's side door - the previous poster was probably familiar with earlier C4s, which have a switch in both doors ...
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No, I don`t have the red two book service manuals. I was just hoping to narrow my search. Is there suposed to be power at the door switch? If so is there a seperate fuse? Again the PKE button and console buttons both work.
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The door ajar switch is in series with the door hatch release button.
When the door is open, the door ajar switch should close.
With the ignition on, the door ajar light on the dash cluster should be on when the door is open. If it's not, the switch is sticking.
The door ajar switch is located on the back of the door and the switch faces towards the inside of the vehicle.
When the door is open, the door ajar switch should close.
With the ignition on, the door ajar light on the dash cluster should be on when the door is open. If it's not, the switch is sticking.
The door ajar switch is located on the back of the door and the switch faces towards the inside of the vehicle.
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From: pa
switch should have power to it. i will check my 93 fsm if nobdy pipesin soon. i was going to suggest you try to momentarilly short switch out to reverify switch is good,but without looking in manual, you deceide. mines a vert.wifes is 88cpe. i guess they got cheap on 95, as hers has 2 door switches.
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From: Taylor Mich
Thanks for the great info everyone. Work slows down in a week ( retired but work 2 days a week for fun money....been working 5 because another workers been sick ). 
Last edited by WildBill95; Jan 14, 2007 at 06:56 PM.
