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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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door latch electrical problems

Hi , my 04 F250 is having a problem switching the radio off when I open the door and now the interior light isnt coming on when I open the door.Is this a latch mechanism or other problem where can I get a new latch if I need one? thanks for your help. Mike68gt
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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Spray WD40 into the latch. I usually hear of issues the other way around where the interior lights won't go off when you close the door. Makes it a real PITA when driving at night with the windshield fogged up.
 
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