Location of '96 "door open" switch?

Oct 03, 2006 1 Replies

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state tech via CarKB.com

remove the door panel, remove the plastic film. the switch is located on the bottom of the latch. unplug the plug & turn counter clockwise. its hard to turn, sometimes you have to wiggle it as you turn.

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Hi folks,



My '96 XLT usually fails to illuminate the dome lights and the "headlights on when ignition off" buzzer when I open the driver's door but works for the other doors. I imagine the problem is a sticky "door open" switch or possibly frayed wires to the switch. Any other thoughts? I don't miss the dome light that much but over the past 11 years, the warning buzzer has saved me a few times since I often drive a highway with a "headlights on day or night" segment.



I'm trying to find the switch. Is it inside the body by the lower hinge? ...and accessible only by removing the inside plastic molding? Any tips? Thanks.


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