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I sprayed WD-40 wherever I could to get rid of my door ajar light staying on. It also worked for the interior light staying on after the door was shut. When you spray the wd-40 make sure you spray up as the sensor is on the top, also check by pulling on both the tops and bottoms of your rear cab doors. My back passanger cab door latch on the bottom broke and gave me the same problem.
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Why does the cab light stay on after my doors are closed on my 1997ranger?
To the right of the headlight switch is a gauge light dimmer wheel , if that has been rotated all the way up , your courtesy lights will stay on with the doors closed. If you also have a door ajar light lit up in your gauge cluster , then you may have a sticking door ajar switch , or something isn't closed properly
Interior lights staying on at all times. on a 1997 ford f150?
To the right of your headlight switch is a dimmer switch for your gauge cluster lighting - I'm not sure if it's the same on your F150 as my Explorer but when my dimmer switch is rotated all the way up it turns on my interior lights . Also if you have a door ajar light lit up in your gauge cluster , you probably have a sticking door ajar switch
How does the olympic torch stays lit?
it has a gas pipe in it
Why do the dome light and the door ajar light stay on in a 2001 Ford Ranger truck?
3 Step Cleaning & LubeThis is a common problem and is caused by the door switch plunger sticking (due to dirt, other elements or rust). This can often be corrected by performing the following: 1. Thoroughly spray the door switches (on each door) with:Cleaning spray - clear the sludge out of the mechanism - electronic contact cleaner, carb, brake, etcAir, canned or even better, from a compressorSpray lubricant - a dry lube (best), silicone spray, WD-40 or similar2. Open and close each door several times to work the lube into the mechanismThis is usually sufficient to clean the electrical & plunger mechanism inside the door switch.If this doesn't work, you could remove the door panel and do the spray treatment from the inside also.My 2000 expedition does the same stupid thing! Try spraying WD40 into the door latches. This seems to work for me with the back window latch.if your truck has been broken into or you have had an accident and the door was fixed, the sensor that tells if the door is shut or not is still broken. and since it is the driver door, the dome light stays on because when you open the driver door it is supposed to turn onsame problem as the Taurus and Sable Dome light problem. I just bought a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and right away I noticed the Dome light wasn't even coming on. The 2 map lights did work. I asked the previous owner about it, but he had no idea. Today I bought a new bulb and noticed that the light stays on forever, and the door ajar icon stays lit. I read through some of the respondes posted for the problem, so I tried the WD-40 idea and it fixed it in 30 seconds. What you need to do is spray light lubricant (WD-40) on the drivers door latch. This is right at the end of the door (where is swings away from the car). You'll see the latch looks like plastic. Give it a few sprays, then open and close the door several times. If it works, the light should go off in about 30 seconds, and the door ajar light will go out. What must be happening is that the door closes, but something is sticking, not allowing the switch in the door to close. Spraying on the lubricant loosens this up, and in my case fixed it right away. . Regards, Doug
You have an 1987 Supra and no owner's manual What does the little icon to the left of the door ajar icon mean when it's lit up Both doors and the hatchback are closed. Still lights up Any ideas?
Most likely the door switches or problem in your wiring. Could be a stuck electric relay.
Which is the flame that contiously stays lit?
The flame that stays continuously lit is called the pilot light. There is also an eternal flame that burns in certain cemeteries.
Tail light stays lit won't go off?
change the fuse
Why do your 99 explorer courtesy lights not turn off for 40 minutes?
Check the gauge cluster dimmer wheel switch just to the right of your headlight switch on your dash. If it is rotated all the way up, your courtesy lights will stay on . Is there also a door ajar light lit up in your guage cluster ? If so, one of your doors, liftgate, or liftgate glass is not shut properly or you have a sticking door ajar switch and your battery rundown protection system is shutting your courtesy lights off after the 40 minutes.
Why is the passenger side door not closing?
If by not closing you mean that the "door ajar" signal keeps alerting and keepind the dome light lit sometimes the door clasp mechanism gets a little dirty causing a bad connection normally a little pblaster or even some brake cleaner sprayed in there (but not too much dont want to ruin the paint) works good to get the dirt out hope i saved you some money
Why does the door ajar light stay on and the over head light in a Ford Taurus?
== == This is a common problem and is caused by the door switch plunger sticking (due to dirt, other elements or rust). This can often be corrected by performing the following: 1. Thoroughly spray the door switches (on each door) with: * Cleaning spray - clear the sludge out of the mechanism - electronic contact cleaner, carb, brake, etc* Air, canned or even better, from a compressor* Spray lubricant - a dry lube (best), silicone spray, WD-40 or similar2. Open and close each door several times to work the lube into the mechanism This is usually sufficient to clean the electrical & plunger mechanism inside the door switch. If this doesn't work, you could remove the door panel and do the spray treatment from the inside also.This approach works for most, but the switch may have to come out for repair (see Windstar "Related Question" below), or replacement. I just bought a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and right away I noticed the Dome light wasn't even coming on. The 2 map lights did work. I asked the previous owner about it, but he had no idea. Today I bought a new bulb and noticed that the light stays on forever, and the door ajar icon stays lit. I read through some of the responses posted for the problem, so I tried the WD-40 idea and it fixed it in 30 seconds. What you need to do is spray light lubricant (WD-40) on the drivers door latch. This is right at the end of the door (where is swings away from the car). You'll see the latch looks like plastic. Give it a few sprays, then open and close the door several times. If it works, the light should go off in about 30 seconds, and the door ajar light will go out. What must be happening is that the door closes, but something is sticking, not allowing the switch in the door to close. Spraying on the lubricant loosens this up, and in my case fixed it right away. Hope this helps. Regards, Doug The door ajar switch on each door sends a signal to the GEM module that the door(s) is ajar and this module illuminates the door ajar light and the interior courtesy/map lights. I would suspect that it's more likely one or more of your door ajar switches inside the doors, located on the backside of the door latch assemblies are sticking.Relay switch for the door ajar light is bad.it is located above the fuse box.have 96 ford Taurus same problem ---- Taurus everything - http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php? A switch on the light itself is on, a bad door switch that is grounding all the time, if controled from dash light dimmer switch, is it turned on. Any possiblity dome light is in contact with roof and grounding out there? The light should have power to it all the time and the door switches provide the ground. its build into the mechanism, you need to remove door panel and get a llight and look inside unplug it turn it a quarter turn left ir right depending on the door once out shoot a little WD40 on it the little ball is usuall stuck or buy one at dealer they are only like 20$ I have a 96 Taurus GL and the the door switch is integrated into the door latch itself. If you are having problems with your dome light staying on and the door open indicator being lit with all the doors closed, you may try spraying some WD-40 into the latch to free up the switch. I know this because this has happened to me. If you need to replace the switch, you can remove the interior door panel and replace it from the inside. Hope that helps. The door switches are located inside the door right under the latch. They are a constant problem. Sometimes you can "ungum" them by soaking the latch mechanism in WD-40 or another brand of contact cleaner or rust penetrant. I had to do this on my 1998 Taurus SE. The switch is in the drivers door latching mechanism inside the door. Disconnect the battery, disassemble the drivers door inside door panel and you can get to the back side of the latching assembly. If I remember correctly, you need a Torx driver to remove the latching assembly from the outside of the door with the door open. I got a used latch from my local boneyard by slashing through the outside of a damaged door. It helped me see all of the rods and connectors hooked to the latching assembly. I replaced the assembly in my car with the used one and my "door indicator" problem went away. About 1 hour of work when you have the part. Steve WD-40 works best without having to replace any parts. Completely soak the hinges and open & close the door a few times, and the light should go away. My SHO had this same problem. If your interior lights are staying on, and "door ajar" iss lit up on dash, just take some WD40 and spray it into the latch assy. on all the doors. The switch is located in there and this will free it up so it works. I've had to do it to my 97 Taurus several times. First check to see if the light switch is not set to dome on, then check the door switches, they shut the light off when the door is closed.AnswerThe problem seems to be fixed now! I thought I had an electrical problem but it turned out to be more mechanical. I did what the person did that had the Ford truck, with the same problem. I used WD-40 on all 4 door latches. I had immediate and positive results. If things change I'll let you know.
Why is the pascal candle lit?
It is lit on Easter as a sign of the light of Christ entering the world to save us. It stays lit until Pentecost Sunday. We are called to be light to others as Jesus was
Why would the dome light in a 1997 Ford Ranger stay on after the doors are closed?
It IS a door switch. But a mechanic's computer might indicate right front door when, actually, in an XLT (2000) the suspect switch is in the left rear door. Two hours later, after pulling three doors apart, he discovered this, disabled the switch in five seonds, and now the problem is solved and I still have a dome light.Either the control knob or the slide switch that controls the dash lights is turned or pushed ALL the way-U will feel a click when it's moved ALL the way.(possbility)AnswerOr a bad door switch. AnswerActually a more likely scenario is that the door switch is simply sticking. Spray some non-film cleaner (carburator cleaner will do in a pinch)in there and it may very well resolve the problem. Answersame problem as the Taurus and Sable Dome light problem. I just bought a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and right away I noticed the Dome light wasn't even coming on. The 2 map lights did work. I asked the previous owner about it, but he had no idea. Today I bought a new bulb and noticed that the light stays on forever, and the door ajar icon stays lit. I read through some of the responsed posted for the problem, so I tried the WD-40 idea and it fixed it in 30 seconds. What you need to do is spray light lubricant (WD-40) on the drivers door latch. This is right at the end of the door (where is swings away from the car). You'll see the latch looks like plastic. Give it a few sprays, then open and close the door several times. If it works, the light should go off in about 30 seconds, and the door ajar light will go out. What must be happening is that the door closes, but something is sticking, not allowing the switch in the door to close. Spraying on the lubricant loosens this up, and in my case fixed it right away. . Regards, Doug
