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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Exclamation 2004 ford explorer interior light problem

Im hoping someone might be able to help me out with a problem i got its on a 2004 explorer and the interior lights and mirror lights wont shut off automatically like they should you have to turn it off at the dimmer switch or the battery goes dead. the door switch has been replaced and have had the ford dealership look at it and of course they dont know know any ideas any suggestions. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Sure sounds like a door or hatchback switch problem. Every time I have this happen I also get a "Door Ajar" light and always find one of 'em not latched.

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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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The door ajar doesnt come on and all the doors and hatch are shut all the way would it possible be the dimmer switch
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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I doubt it; the dimmer wouldn't kill the lights if it was bad. Maybe the light timer.......?

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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would u possibly know where i could locate the timer switch at. thanks for the ideas
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Do you get the door ajar lamp when you start it up with a door open? I'm wondering if your door ajar indicator is not working.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Yeah the door ajar indicator comes on when you open the door when its on
 
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