you have a problem with a door switchor wiring concern. the light will go out after a longer than normal time because of the problem
It stays on
Either one of the door switches is broken or the dome light switch on the dash is turned on.
change blown fuse for interior light,fuse is found on the inside drivers side kick panel....
98 ford explorer xlt dash light stays off y the switch is on
There are at least three reasons why your dome light may stay on while driving:Dome lights typically have three settings: (a) on while the doors are closed, to allow the driver to read maps, etc., (b) on while the doors are opened and off while the doors are closed, and (c) off, whether the doors are opened or closed. Check to see whether you've unintentionally left the switch on the a setting.If you've checked the a setting and if the dome light stays on, you may have a bad switch.The dimmer wheel, next to the headlight switch, may be turned up. Turn the wheel down to just below the notch.
I own a ford explorer. Just play with the dimmer "wheel" until it turns off (with doors closed). If that doesn't work, turn the vehicle on then off a couple times. That does it for mine
If the door is ajar and light stays on, spray some WD40 into the latch. The door switch is probably stuck. Spray all doors then open and close a few times.
bad door ajar switch inside one of the doors its in the striker assy
you may have a circuit or you can check your doors for any malfunctions
The door latch as a ground wire attached to it. When the door is closed the circuit is completed and the light will go off. Check the ground wire in the door latch.
Try spraying WD40 in the door latch.
OK on the Mazda B4000, make sure the seat belts are retracted and the ends on the doors are facing up. If they are not up, it will cause the rear doors to not close all the way and the stupid light stays on! you can also use wD40 and spray the locking mechanisms ( all 4 doors) John