Door ajar switch ?

[84 z28]

Want to replace my drivers side door ajar switch cause the light is on and the dome light wont go off. I'm looking on ebay and cant figure out which one to get. Any suggestions would be great

MOTORCRAFT SW-5646 Switch, Door Ajar Warning
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ca41d349&vxp=mtr

MOTORCRAFT SW-6121 Switch, Door Ajar Warning
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a21af5263&vxp=mtr

 

[borland]

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[Nevea'sExplorer]

Before changing the door ajar switch I would make sure that's the problem. A lot of people have found that by simply spraying WD40 on the hinges and lock's that their "door ajar" light went away. But if you're sure that it's bad here is a good write up for changing one in a 2002 XLT. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249253&highlight=Door+ajar

I've changed my drivers side door switch and the "door ajar" light still came back after a while, but it hasn't come back after I sprayed.

 

[BigRondo]

Welcome aboard!!

I agree with Nevea'sExplorer.


I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the accessory delay wasn't working, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, the delayed accessories didn't work, etc. The alarm would beep twice when I armed it. Recently all 4 windows stopped working. Most recently the driver door lock actuator stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 3 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ. I had to repair the pink/black wire to fix the driver door lock actuator.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

Could also be related to the door ajar switch.

Here is a great thread for checking/replacing the door ajar switch, thanks to borland for the awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249253

That is a great write up.

On a side note, before going through a complete replacement of the switch, you can spray WD40 into the door latch opening on each door, as these become stuck sometimes....and this can alleviate the issue.

This worked for me, after going for more than a year of the "door ajar" light coming on occasionally...mainly after a car wash, high humidity, or rain....making me unable to lock/arm the vehicle from the door keypad and keeping the dome lights on. Worth a try....it worked for me

Good luck with the fix!

Please keep us posted as feedback helps others reading this post looking for a fix to the same or similar issue!

 

[84 z28]

I have been spraying wd40 on and off for 2 years now. Its just stopped working now. I will check the wiring but I'm leaning towards the switch its self since the wd40 was working and turing it off. Am i getting a LH or RH switch for the drivers side ?

 

[Nevea'sExplorer]

i have been spraying wd40 on and off for 2 years now. Its just stopped working now. I will check the wiring but i'm leaning towards the switch its self since the wd40 was working and turing it off. Am i getting a lh or rh switch for the drivers side ?

Left Hand

 

[84 z28]

Thanks for the help guys

 

[BigRondo]

Good luck and be sure to keep us posted!!

 

[koda2000]

if your switch is the same one as the '01, rockauto has the switch for about $8-$9 (plus shipping of course less our 5% discount). easy to change and there's a great post w/pictures somewhere in this forum (do a search). I think Autozone also stock the switch.

 

[BigRondo]

Thanks for the help guys

Bump, for an update.

 

[84 z28]

Waiting for the parts . Inspection is due in october so the air bag light needs to get fixed ASAP. I'll give an update in a week or two.

 

[BigRondo]

Waiting for the parts . Inspection is due in october so the air bag light needs to get fixed ASAP. I'll give an update in a week or two.

Did I miss mention of the air bag light? What is the flash code?

 

[84 z28]

Did I miss mention of the air bag light? What is the flash code?

Its was a code 42. Started another thread about it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369448

 

[BigRondo]

Ok, good luck.

 

[84 z28]

Parts are suppose to be delivered tomorrow. I ordered from www.tousleyfordparts.com . For what ever reason they said the list price for the airbag sensor was wrong on there website. Website said $43 and they emailed me saying its really $69 so I bit the bullet and still bought it cause I need everything fixed. Hopefully install everything over the weekend. And post up results.

 

[Spacedog1]

Want to replace my drivers side door ajar switch cause the light is on and the dome light wont go off. I'm looking on ebay and cant figure out which one to get. Any suggestions would be great

MOTORCRAFT SW-5646 Switch, Door Ajar Warning
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ca41d349&vxp=mtr

MOTORCRAFT SW-6121 Switch, Door Ajar Warning
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a21af5263&vxp=mtr

I found i have not Been closing the Rear Big hatch Well Enough, or I popped the locks and door sprung just enough.