Does 2005 Ranger passenger door activate dome light

[kturnerga]

Hello
I bought a 2005 Ranger and found out that the passenger door's opening will not turn on the dome light. Is that by design or is there a door switch that won't work.

 

[RangerX]

I would look at the plunger switch, maybe it's stuck in.

 

[96firephoenix]

RangerX is right, but it's also possible the wires in the door hinge are worn out.

 

[kturnerga]

I did find the plunger switch but it seems the thing was disconnected from the power lead for some reason. I did notice the vapor barrier came off rather easily.

I plugged the lead back in and the light acted funny. Now I get to deal with the connector rods and try to put them together again once I order the plunger switch.

 

[kturnerga]

Replaced pin switch and solved the original issue. Original in that I can't get the door to open or key unlock from the outside. If I'm inside I can open it. I may need to start a new thread but I can't find a good diagram for the 2004-on Ranger's passenger door. I also wonder why I can't find a replacement plastic tip for one of the rods. The metal body on the exterior door latch rod goes through a plastic barbed fastener. The barbs broke on my plastic piece so it falls out.