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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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Thumbs down door ajar, interior light

anybody have any trouble with intermittant interior light / door ajar indicator. unplugged fuse for summer and that was ok with near 24 hr dyalight but now it's getting dark again and i should probably fix it. looks like it may be switch inside fender near the door but haven't looked too far.

this ring any bells for anyone?

see ya

Bob
 
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Extremely common problem with Fords!!! The switches are built into the door latch mechanism in the door. Spray the latch
mechaism good with WD-40, and open/close the door a few times.
This should free up the switches....Good luck!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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when i first started having the trouble i sprayed them down with some lube but i think it gets sticky when it's cold, maybe made the problem worse. i'll try the wd and see what happens.

thanks

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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 12:50 AM
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Dont just use any lube...us WD40...it cleans out the latches and switches as well as lubing them.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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WD40 works like a charm, i the same problem for about a year, and i was getting ready to buy new door latches which would have been a pain. then i saw what racerguy said and it worked wonders.
Thanks Racerguy
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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Hi Eddieslilmule and welcome to the forum

Thanks to Bob Ayers too. He posted the WD40 suggestion here first. You beat me to it Bob
 
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