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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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Hey, at work the service truck door ajar stays on and same with lights, sometimes it flickers. quite a few trucks that i know do this, how do you fix it?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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My 97 did the same. Got it fixed under warranty. There is a micro switch close to the door mechinism, the way I understand it.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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I had the same problem with mine, but I read how to solve it on this site. Just spray the switch with some WD-40 and problem solved. No more Door Ajar.
Just don't use any type of grease to lubricate the switch, that's what messed it up in the first place.

Chris
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Where about's is the switch on the door jamb? heh
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Get a can of some WD-40 and spray the door latch down good. It'll only take 5 seconds. Be sure your not spraying the hinge because the switch isn't in there.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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oh, so it's in the actual latch part of the door? im gonna go nuts with it tomorrow!!!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 12:29 AM
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Yup the switch is in the door latch. Spray LOTS of WD40 (only) into the latch and open and close the door a bunch of times. This will usually clean out the switch and it will work again.
 
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