Door AJAR problems ?

[scruff]

So, my Ranger I have just bought (99 4x4 Supercab) constantly has it's DOOR AJAR light on and the interior light is almost always on.
For now I have pulled the bulbs out.

Does anyone know where the sensors for the system are ? I looked for old school push in types but didn't spot any - are the magnet style ones in the doors ?

 

[steventadams]

You're first course of action is using some good 'ole WD-40 and spraying it underneath the handles when you pull the up (exterior)
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190221&highlight=door+ajar

 

[iceman7329]

Also spray the door latch...

 

[scruff]

Yes ! The WD40 trick worked perfectly.
A little in the lock and I was away.
I should have searched around a bit more before I posted, it seems like it's a common problem.

Thanks guys.

 

[Tbars4]

...i'm glad it worked for you too...

 

[dukhnter8]

Keep up on spraying them. If not the light will come back on.
It's an easy replacement of the switches. There is one in each door, so 4 total. All you need to do is pull the door panel off and reach up in there a turn the switch and plug in the new one then put back together. It took me like 15 minutes the last time I did mine.

 

[Tbars4]

...i've got 9 mo.'s on my spraying the ranger and it's my daily driver...not counting i offroad it for fun and no problem yet...of course, if you are having frequent problems it could be your switch...

 

[justdareme4]

does that work with the 99 ranger stepside too?

 

[Tbars4]

...yes it does...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190221&highlight=door+ajar

 

[Ranger Al]

I got tired of spraying and had to take the door panel apart and chop one of the wire to the switch, problem solved. The light doesn't come on when I open the driverside door. If I need light, I either reach overhead or just turn on the light switch on the dimmer.