How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

I need to remove the little plunger switches in the door jambs that actuate the dome lamp.

How do I get around to the backside of those? I pulled the kick panel trim but there didn't seem to be an opening.

I'd like to leave the fenders on, btw, in case that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance -

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Just put a socket on it and unscrew it.

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Thanks for the quick reply -

Don't they remove from the backside? Otherwise I can't imagine what keeps them in place.

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

They thread into the door jamb. Once you unbolt it there you will see the two wires (drivers side).

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Excellent. I'll take another look at it when I get home tonight.

Thanks, guys -

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

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Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

I was thinking there was just one wire. The switch grounds the circuit when the button comes out so you need to get you a good ground when you install it.

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Thanks, guys.

I pulled the jamb switch last night and....



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....there was no wire hooked to it.


Does that mean there is some kind of fancy blade/insert terminal, or does that mean the wire is loose and flopping around inside the door jamb?

This would probably be a good time to describe the problem I'm chasing: the dome works properly with the passenger side door and with the headlamp switch. However, it does not work at all with the driver's door. Similarly, when driving down the road the dome lamp will blink on and off (sometimes staying on) until you slam the door or hit a bump.

I'm thinking the wire is broken off in there, which kind of leads me back to my original question: How do I get inside that kick panel area?

Thanks (again) in advance:

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

I would get a coat hanger or piece of heavy wire and bend the end of it into a hook. Stick it in the hole and twist it around a few times. You should be able to grab it with that. Then go buy a new switch.

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Good call. I was able to hook both wires first try and pull them out. That definitely fixed the problem (apparently the white wire would touch the sheet metal and complete the ciruit, turning the dome on).

New switch is on it's way!

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Done! Got the new switch installed over the weekend and everything is working as intended.

Thanks -

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Where'd you get the new switch from? I need one on the drivers side as well.

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Cheyenne pickup parts.

You'll need to know if you need a 2 prong (pt # SW6671; $9.95) or a single prong (pt # SW578; $6.00).

Mine was a two prong; the two wires slip over a blade type connector and are separated by a little plastic blade.

K

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Thanks Keith!

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Yeah the guys at Cheyenne are nice guys. I went to school with their son, and they come in the store quite a bit. They are kind of weird about knowing where their warehouse is though.

Re: How do I: Remove the door jamb switch
 

Tell 'em I said "Hi".

;)

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Will do!