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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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door light switch

OK this might sound odd but my truck doesn't seem to have the switches that would turn on the dome light. Is there a way to add this option to my truck?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Are you sure? They're supposed to be on the inside door jamb wherenthe hinges are... perhaps they were removed and never reinstalled. Look for wiring inside behind the fenders.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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Looking at the doors I see two screw holes on both jams, but cannot find any wiring at all

 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 02:55 AM
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The switches were an option, so not all trucks have them.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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An option? Jeez.. that was rather lame of Ford not to offer them as standard equipment.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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An option? Jeez.. that was rather lame of Ford not to offer them as standard equipment.
Those were a lot more simple times. Back in the days of ordering your vehicle by the order sheet. Not like it is today where things are grouped together. I remember when I was just a Lad my Dad test drove a 2 year old 71 Cuda. Between the paint,vinyl roof,and interior it was White,Gold,and Orange.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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ok seeing as they where an option can they be added
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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See this thread Char. I had posted the wiring schematic and ND Bill had posted the pic out of a Ford catalog of the switches and their brackets.
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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The brackets attach in the two small holes on the upper and lower right of the center oval cutout.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
The switches were an option, so not all trucks have them.
Hey Bill, have you got a part number for the switch, itself? 69 F-100 Ranger.
Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 03:42 AM
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Hey Bill, have you got a part number for the switch, itself? 69 F-100 Ranger.
C8OZ-13713-A (replaced C8AZ-13713-C) .. Courtesy Lamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-659) / Available from Ford

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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Thanks Bill!!!! As always, I'm indebted.
 
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Too bad, Silver City Ford is out of stock, but, Mike was awesome and sent me a dealer list that showed stock, as well as contact names! Fantastic service!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by doug51f1
Too bad, Silver City Ford is out of stock, but, Mike was awesome and sent me a dealer list that showed stock, as well as contact names! Fantastic service!!!!
It's Gaudin Ford, silverstatefordparts.com is their online name. Nevada is known as the Silver State.

The thing is, the switch is available from Ford, so Gaudin or any other FoMoCo dealer can order them.
 
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Right you are, about the name. I was in a hurry and typing on my phone. :-)
 
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