Ajar door switch... where is it?

[jmvb]

My XLT had never turn on the interior lights if I open the right back door....
In the other 4 doors it works ok.

Where is the switch located? it is hard to find and repair?

Regards

 

[koda2000]

There is a switch inside each door, attached to the latch mechanism. There are also 2 for the tailgate latches (maybe just 1...?) and one for the rear window. Sometimes you can get them to work again by lubing them, sometimes you can't. They're easy to change (the tailgate one is harder).

 

[jmvb]

Ok, the latch doesn't have the switch... I have to get it...

 

[koda2000]

Ok, the latch doesn't have the switch... I have to get it...

Do you mean it's missing? Is the wire for it there? It sits on the top of the latch and is held on by a single Phillips screw. There's a picture of it on one of the Sticky's. Mine was grey plastic.

 

[koda2000]

Do you mean it's missing? Is the wire for it there? It sits on the top of the latch and is held on by a single Phillips screw. There's a picture of it on one of the Sticky's. Mine was grey plastic.

I just figured out what an Ajax switch is... LOL

 

[jmvb]

Phil, yes, the cable is there and I test it, it actually turn on the lights, but the switch is not there

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcraft-SW1978A-Door-Open-Warning-Switch-/272228734048?fits=Year:1998|Model:Explorer&hash=item3f6218d460:g:qTEAAOxy4t1ShxEB&vxp=mtr

 

[koda2000]

Phil, yes, the cable is there and I test it, it actually turn on the lights, but the switch is not there

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcraft-SW1978A-Door-Open-Warning-Switch-/272228734048?fits=Year:1998|Model:Explorer&hash=item3f6218d460:g:qTEAAOxy4t1ShxEB&vxp=mtr

Yep, that's it.

 

[jmvb]

Can't find an exact part number.... rear right door...

 

[koda2000]

Can't find an exact part number.... rear right door...

I think it looks like this one: 1S1338

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ectrical-switch+&+relay,door+jamb+switch,4360

Maybe the rear on has a straight electrical connector... (?) Check the other rear door.

 

[jmvb]

I found the same door switch in a junkyard, from a 1996 4 door donor.

I cleaned it and I installed it... it is a freaking pain!!

But, it is working now

I have one issue less

Cheers!

 

[koda2000]

I found the same door switch in a junkyard, from a 1996 4 door donor.

I cleaned it and I installed it... it is a freaking pain!!

But, it is working now

I have one issue less

Cheers!

It's pretty easy to change if you remove the one bolt that holds the rear window channel in. Just remove the bolt, pull down and it comes right out. A spring clip attaches it to the upper part of the channel.

 

[jmvb]

It's pretty easy to change if you remove the one bolt that holds the rear window channel in. Just remove the bolt, pull down and it comes right out. A spring clip attaches it to the upper part of the channel.

Hi Phil:
If only I had known this before....

I did it only removing the 3 screws of the latch, and pushing it back, where I can see it

Regards