door ajar switch
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Racer
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door ajar switch
I know the common issue with this switch is that the plunger on the end breaks etc, or it doesn't move properly.
My problem seems to be a bit different.
Mine went bad, so I replaced it with one from Zip. Well after about 2-3 months it died. I got it replaced, and swapped it out, everything fine...for 2-3 months (over winter so only open and close door 10-15 times) and now this one isnt working.
It moves fine, and the plunger is still there. Pushing it in by hand doesn't do anything. Is there an electrical issue that could be causing this to short out and make the switch go bad?
My problem seems to be a bit different.
Mine went bad, so I replaced it with one from Zip. Well after about 2-3 months it died. I got it replaced, and swapped it out, everything fine...for 2-3 months (over winter so only open and close door 10-15 times) and now this one isnt working.
It moves fine, and the plunger is still there. Pushing it in by hand doesn't do anything. Is there an electrical issue that could be causing this to short out and make the switch go bad?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
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From: New Port Richey FL
I know the common issue with this switch is that the plunger on the end breaks etc, or it doesn't move properly.
My problem seems to be a bit different.
Mine went bad, so I replaced it with one from Zip. Well after about 2-3 months it died. I got it replaced, and swapped it out, everything fine...for 2-3 months (over winter so only open and close door 10-15 times) and now this one isnt working.
It moves fine, and the plunger is still there. Pushing it in by hand doesn't do anything. Is there an electrical issue that could be causing this to short out and make the switch go bad?
My problem seems to be a bit different.
Mine went bad, so I replaced it with one from Zip. Well after about 2-3 months it died. I got it replaced, and swapped it out, everything fine...for 2-3 months (over winter so only open and close door 10-15 times) and now this one isnt working.
It moves fine, and the plunger is still there. Pushing it in by hand doesn't do anything. Is there an electrical issue that could be causing this to short out and make the switch go bad?
Also what year car?
Last edited by s carter; May 23, 2017 at 05:48 PM.
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Racer
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92, open door radio stays on. Open passenger door, radio turns off.
First time it died, it was intermittent, this time, it was working earlier in the day, then just didn't work, and hasn't worked since.
First time it died, it was intermittent, this time, it was working earlier in the day, then just didn't work, and hasn't worked since.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
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From: New Port Richey FL
Sounds like a contact problem, Try spraying the plunger with a Contact Cleaner with the Plunger pushed in my car did the same thing about a year ago, Hit with a Shot of WD-40 and it's been good.
Melting Slicks
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
The aftermarket switches have problems and they all come from the same vendor. I ordered one and it was intermittent right when I installed it. I finally ordered some used ones on eBay and the one I put in has been working fine. Seems the aftermarket ones they make now have too much lateral play and I bet if with the door open you move the plunger side to side it will make and break contact. The vendor I bought the switch from refunded my cost and told me that all the new ones come from the same place and have issues.
Melting Slicks
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
If you still have the original one try moving it side to side and then do the same on a new one, I think you will be surprised at the difference.
