How to find/fix door open switches (door ajar issue)?

[Mroldlab]

Looking for info about how to find/fix door open switches. Can't get the door open indicator to go out.

 

[CDW6212R]

The whole latch was about $20-$25 each for my 98 truck. I suggest figuring out which it is, and replacing it. The LF is the most likely, and it is a complicated part.

 

[Mroldlab]

how to find/fix door open switches?

Thanks, CDW6212R
I WAS AFRAID IT WOULD NOT BE SIMPLE.

 

[Mroldlab]

Don, I grew up in Knoxville. UT grad.
Thanks again

 

[CDW6212R]

Don, I grew up in Knoxville. UT grad.
Thanks again

Cool, do you need a basketball coach? We just ran off the best coach we've ever had.

Try Tasca Ford for OEM parts, they are about the lowest online.

http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213668

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[1Aauto]

welcome to the site

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the stock 2002-2005 section.

 

[BigRondo]

Looking for info about how to find/fix door open switches. Can't get the door open indicator to go out.

Welcome aboard!

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, 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, etc. Most recently all 4 windows 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 2 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.

Could also be related to the door ajar switch.

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/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

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). When you think you're done looking, look again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

Hope this helps out! :biggthump

 

[tobaccoman]

i had that problem on mine .. I sprayed the door switches with w/d 40 and no more issue

 

[speedracer g37]

^this. i sprayed wd-40, then white spray lithium grease into the door check and haven't had the problem since a year and a half ago.

 

[Mroldlab]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it.
TOM