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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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my wife's 07 explorer seems to have a short somewhere, when she hits a bump in the road her dome lights come on inside, anyone know where i should start my search? thanks for the help.
 
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In the dome light switch(es) and housing, and work back from there.
 
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I'd be inclined to suspect an issue with the rear liftgate ajar switch, or that one of the latches is not lined up properly. Does the "Door Ajar" light in the instrument cluster come on at the same time?

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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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I'd be inclined to suspect an issue with the rear liftgate ajar switch, or that one of the latches is not lined up properly. Does the "Door Ajar" light in the instrument cluster come on at the same time?

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She said doesn't think so, i will half to drive it tomorrow and see. but i will look into that thanks.
 
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