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Question: Door Jam Switch

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Visitor, 3.0L V6 DOHC, Clairton, PA, June 01, 2010, 09:24

My passenger door shuts but since it is warm the dome light and interior door lights stay on and door ajar light is on. I was told it was the door jam switch but have no idea where it goes. Can you please advise as where it is located?

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    mastertech6371 June 01, 2010, 09:48
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    i believe it is part of the door latch assembly. the door panel has to be removed, and the latch unbolted and removed. pays about 1.5 hours in a shop, but you can double that if you have never done it before. the part is dealer only.

    Roy

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    forrestcraig, June 29, 2010, 15:39
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    I had the same problem with my Taurus, except in cold wx. I simply sprayed the latch with WD-40 and cycled the door a few times. been working ever since.

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