97 Ranger, Dome light problems, switch

[Major99]

Hi, My first post, and I'm in need of some help. I just bought my second Ranger, the first was a 86 ranger. The 97 Ranger XLT's dome light has been acting up, not going out when I close the drivers door and when I start the truck up, it blinks out , then back on. When I go to back up(it still on all this time) it will not go out, until I roll foward, for some 3 secs. Now when I lock up the truck and walk away, the light is still on. Any ideas what the problem is and how to fix it?? Thanks

 

[RangerX]

Have you looked at the button that the door pushes in when you close it? Maybe it's sticking from dirt buildup.

Welcome to the site.

 

[DB_1]

I don't know what yr. Ford changed from the push button deal that controlled the light but I think his ( as well as mine) is activated/deactivated by the door latch. Dirt is still the likely culprit here...give it a good dose of WD-40 or graphite.

 

[geez70]

WD-40 sprayed into the door latch worked for me

 

[Ranger Al]

I tried silicone spayer, WD40, and electrical contact cleaner. They are just bandage, you'll need to remove and replace the door latch itself. I tried taking apart and got flaked out and decided to go the cheap way out. I cutted one of the wire and taped the end with electrical tape. I figured if I need my doom like, I could just reach up and turn on the switch above my head or use the switch on the dimmer switch. Although, one of these day I will have to replace it....