cajuncorvette

Thanks for your assistance and time. I have an '88 C4 coupe, and the door ajar light flickers on and off with the door shut. When I open the door (driver's), the light goes off. Any ideas on how I might troubleshoot? repair? Thanks! Happy New Year!

geogolf

first thing is spray some pb blaster in the switches[push them in as you spray] and see if that solves the problem, most of the time it does. if not you might have to glue a penny or something similar where the switch hits so it will close all the way lot of guys have done this to solve problem.

Goldcylon

Duct tape a couple of pennies in the door jam area to allow the switch to make contact. Its a $25 replacement switch. The two bolts that secure the switch to the door screw into a metal backing plate. You will need to remove the door panel to get to the switch. If you try to pull the switch through the door you might be able to unclip the door switch clip harness but the backing plate probably will drop inside the door. Good luck

cajuncorvette

I'm totally new to the Corvette. Can you tell me where the switch/contact is located? Is it on the door where the latch is, or in the door well where the hinges are? I'll try the pennies! Thanks!

BluRay

It is a small round black plastic button about in the middle of the door all the way towards the back near the latch.

Goldcylon

As stated.. See pic below

wmupaprmkr

I had the same problem with my 92, except it would set off the car alarm when it flickered!
Good luck on the fix, they are not too bad to change out if you need to.

Hogan

By chance did you have your hatch open? Mine interior lights stayed on after the bracket that holds the plunger bent.

Goldcylon

Rimcrew

LOL - this sounds soooooo familiar.

Goldcylon

Its the voice of experience from most C4 owners

Iroc57

Stick a piece of felt(small round self stick furniture pads) over the plastic spot that it contacts on the door frame. Cheap and easy fix

Eddie & the Cruisers

Well its 11:30 here on new year's eve and I feel a little silly.

Tell the jar its not a door, but a Mason!