Door Jamb Switches

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Jan 18, 2004 | 07:29 PM

79blueoval

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Door Jamb Switches

I need to replace both door jamb switches on my 79 F-350 sooo I went to the local NAPA and got them, took them home and they are about 3/4 of an inch to long and the door will not close.Today I called Autozone, yup got 2 of em, got there same ones I got from NAPA. Went to Advanced Auto and guess what same switch as the others.I even looked at a 79 F-250 when I was at Auotzone and it has the same switch as mine. What the heck is going on and how do I get the right switches so I can move on with my project?

HELP Please!
Mike.

Jan 18, 2004 | 07:47 PM

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Are you sure those door jamb switches don't adjust to different depths, thus, going into the bore further ?

Jan 18, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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Unless I am not looking in the right place I cannot find any way to change their depth.

Jan 18, 2004 | 08:44 PM

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Jan 18, 2004 | 09:09 PM

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I also noticed the same problem, but after I had already installed the switch on the passenger door. Shutting the door pushed the switch shaft farther into the mounting hole. I am not saying that this was the proper way to solve the problem, but it did work. The switches work on both sides without any problems.