Door jamb switches?
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MSEE
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Door jamb switches?
What's the best way to get at the door jamb switches that turn the dome light on\off on a '79? I can't find a clean way in there. I can unbolt the switches and pull them forward but the wiring for them keeps them tucked in. I need to replace them.
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Originally Posted by fmc400
What's the best way to get at the door jamb switches that turn the dome light on\off on a '79? I can't find a clean way in there. I can unbolt the switches and pull them forward but the wiring for them keeps them tucked in. I need to replace them.
1978/79 Bronco's / 1975/80 Granada/Monarchs / 1974/76 T-Birds / 1974/78 Mustang II's / 1980/88 T-Birds & Cougars / 1983/88 Lincoln Mark VII's / 1983/87 Continental sedans / 1986/94 Taurus/Sable / 1983/91 Rangers, Bronco II's and Aerostars.
On the cars, some were also used for the trunk lights.
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MSEE
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Thanks NumberDummy. Actually, I haven't had trouble finding where to get them; I'm having trouble removing the old ones. It seems like I need to get behind them but can't find an easy way to get in. Any ideas?
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Can't answer that one either; looking forward to finding out as well; next spring i will be restore a 78 model ofr my daughter. My drivers side works if I wiggle it. I do know the local autoparts stores sell replacement parts for these switches.
Keep us informed.
Mitch
Keep us informed.
Mitch
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Use a tiny pair of needlenose pliers
Passenger side: with the glove compartment removed you can reach in a and allow more slack to the wire as the switches usually come out about 4"
The driver side is a little more tedious
Passenger side: with the glove compartment removed you can reach in a and allow more slack to the wire as the switches usually come out about 4"
The driver side is a little more tedious
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In conjunction with what Mil1ion said, attatch a string to the switch so that if you want , you can pull it out by the wires thru the access hole he mentions and then pull the new one back thru by the string like electricians do.
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When I did mine on driver side it came out easily. No tools required. I think it came out just enough that I could hold end of wire while replacing.
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