Door Ajar Switch
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Fort Knox, KY
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All you can do is replace with new or use the band-aid solutions we've discussed in this thread.
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Anaheim CA
I bought a new one and it was sticky so I put silicone grease on it. It's been fine for about 10 years.
I didn't realize the nut plate isn't attached to anything, but I have the switch with the long wires on it so the plate didn't fall down inside the door. I was able to pull the switch out far enough to disconnect it without taking off the door panel.
I didn't realize the nut plate isn't attached to anything, but I have the switch with the long wires on it so the plate didn't fall down inside the door. I was able to pull the switch out far enough to disconnect it without taking off the door panel.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 744
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From: Homestead Florida
I have one more thing to add. My car is a 91 and I adjusted the tip just as mentioned above..unfortunately, after a few door closes, the interior light would come back on or flicker....so, I surmised that the adjuster was getting pushed back in..so, what I did was pulled it out again, but this time, I slipped a very small o-ring behind the plunger..that way, it can't get pushed all the way back in again.
It's been months and the problem hasn't recurred.
It's been months and the problem hasn't recurred.
