Interior light problem
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From: east bay
Interior light problem
Every time I open and close any door in my truck, the interior lights stay on for an extended period of time before turning off. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
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I just bought a 2000 X and I have found that if I don't close the rear lift gate good, the door switch isn't fully closed and the truck thinks there is a door open. If I slam it pretty good, the lights go out immidiately (assuming all the other doors are cosed). I haven't found the switch for the rear lift gate yet. When I do, I'm sure its just an adjustment.
Maybe your's is doing the same?
Maybe your's is doing the same?
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If your lights are staying on until the automatic battery cut off that shuts anything down that draws power then chances are you have a sticky switch or a bad switch
if its sticky you can spray a lubricant right into the door latch I've fixed 3 of my doors this way.the 4th one I needed a new switch.
if its sticky you can spray a lubricant right into the door latch I've fixed 3 of my doors this way.the 4th one I needed a new switch.
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mine is doing the same thing. Last nite, I hosed down the latches on the rear hatch
w/ WD40 to no avail. However, I've found that if I firmly push the rear hatch while keeping my hand on the hatch, it'll work everytime. But if I let go of my hand when I slam it, eventho I slam it harder than the other method, the lights will almost always stay on. YMMV. Good luck.
w/ WD40 to no avail. However, I've found that if I firmly push the rear hatch while keeping my hand on the hatch, it'll work everytime. But if I let go of my hand when I slam it, eventho I slam it harder than the other method, the lights will almost always stay on. YMMV. Good luck.
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I too sprayed mine down with WD-40. I also moved the latch back and forth while holding up the hatch handle and sprayed it again. It works pretty good for the time being. I think what ever crud is in there is only going to gum up again over time (especially after WD-40). I think the permanent solution are new latches or a thorough cleaning.
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From: Briggsdale, CO
Mine has done it a couple times, needing the latch units lubed. I drown them with WD-40 as mentioned, then I blow it out with compressed air. Do that a few times, haven't had to do it for quite a while. And I drive 16 miles of dirt road, 3-5 times a week.
