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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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drivers door domelight switch

trying to work out a few little issues with this f-150. my drivers door will not turn on the dome light. crew cab, and the other 3 doors all turn on the domelight when you open the door. i dont see a door switch or sensor in the door jamb. am i missing it? how do the doors initiate the domelight when you open them. i own nothing but ford trucks and cars, and i cant seem to remember having this issue. looking for a little help thanks
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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trying to work out a few little issues with this f-150. my drivers door will not turn on the dome light. crew cab, and the other 3 doors all turn on the domelight when you open the door. i dont see a door switch or sensor in the door jamb. am i missing it? how do the doors initiate the domelight when you open them. i own nothing but ford trucks and cars, and i cant seem to remember having this issue. looking for a little help thanks
There is a micro switch in the door latch. Also check the wiring harness between the door and A pillar. The wiring flexes there with every door open and shut and tends to break eventually. The harness can be unclipped from the A pillar socket and then disassembled. You can then pull the wire cover harness back to inspect v
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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can i get to the micro switch from the door latch assembly at the door jamb, or do i need to pull the door panel?
 
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You might try spraying it with some electrical parts cleaner first.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/ele...tml?styleid=13
 
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