Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Door Switch: Customer Interest
Door Ajar Lamp/Chime - False Activation
Article No.
95-2-9
01/30/95
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WIRING - FALSE DOOR AJAR WARNINGS, FALSE DOOR CHIME, FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION, AND DOME LAMP FALSELY
ILLUMINATES - SLIDING DOOR CONTACT TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
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LAMP - DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LAMP FALSELY ILLUMINATES, FALSE DOOR CHIME, AND FALSE ANTI-THEFT
ACTIVATION
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WIRING - FALSE DOOR AJAR WARNINGS, FALSE DOOR CHIME, FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION, AND DOME LAMP FALSELY
ILLUMINATING - SLIDING DOOR CONTACT TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
LIGHT TRUCK:
1995 WINDSTAR
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may show a false illumination of the dome lamp and "Door Ajar" warning lamp, or false door chime, or anti-theft activation. This is due
to internal materials in the sliding door contact terminal assembly.
ACTION:
Replace the contact terminal assembly. Refer to the following procedures for service details.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR CENTER BODY PILLAR (B-PILLAR), FIGURE 1
NOTE:
PLEASE REFER TO THE WINDSTAR SERVICE MANUAL, SECTION 01, FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
1.
Remove RH front door scuff plate (-13208-), body side rear door scuff plate (-13228-), and center body pillar inside upper and lower finish panel.
Refer to Section 01-05: Garnish Moulding, Body Side.
2.
Remove weatherstripping seal.
3.
Insert a rag into the RH center body pillar cavity carefully to catch any failing debris.
4.
Using a suitable punch, hammer out the center of the rivets securing the door ajar/sliding door switch contact plate.
5.
Using a suitable drill, drill out the rivets. Disconnect and remove/discard contact plate.
