Jim Grant's Tech Tips
‘98
Ford Windstar, Door’s Open but it’s Not
Q:
My ’98 Ford Windstar bell rings and the lights on
the dome stay on like the door is open but it is not. How
do I fix or disable this problem? …
Dennis
A:
I’ll
bet coffee, you have a sticking door ajar switch. It is
a common problem with vehicles of your type. That was the
easy part. Changing those little buggers out is more of
a challenge. To replace the door ajar switch requires removing
the door panel to gain access to the door latch mechanism
that the switch is mounted on. But before you go ripping
door panels off you’ll want to know which door switch
is the problem. Both front doors, the side panel and rear
hatch all have ajar switches. Having a technician connect
a computer scan tool can be used to identify the offending
switch and is the quickest and most sure way.
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