door light switch - quick Q

Anadinolin · Sep 15th, 2013, 22:10

Door light switch in the last few hours has decided it dosent want to work anymore, i already dislike having the door open just to keep the lights on for finding the ignition, but it wont switch the lights on now!

Is it just a case of, unscrew, take off jumper plugs and clean the contacts? Or is it replacement?

Cheers

Andrew

glasgowjim · Sep 16th, 2013, 20:25

Blown bulb ?

Anadinolin · Sep 16th, 2013, 20:31

Works with other doors, not drivers anymore...

doingitsideways · Sep 16th, 2013, 20:49

Take a switch from a rear door then!

Steve

Anadinolin · Sep 16th, 2013, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Take a switch from a rear door then!

Steve

Will do, gonna pop down my scrapy, they look like escort switches

jeff t · Sep 17th, 2013, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anadinolin

Door light switch in the last few hours has decided it dosent want to work anymore, i already dislike having the door open just to keep the lights on for finding the ignition, but it wont switch the lights on now!

Is it just a case of, unscrew, take off jumper plugs and clean the contacts? Or is it replacement?

Cheers

Andrew

The ignition switch outer edge lights up on mine so you can see it in the dark when you first shut the door.
Not sure how long for will have to check, goes out when you turn ignition on though.

Anadinolin · Sep 17th, 2013, 22:41

thanks for your reply jeff, I have checked this, but the ring around my ignition barrel goes out with the rest of the interior lights - as soon as the door is shut.

i read somewhere that theres a relay or something unter the drivers dash, i will have a look when i can get round to it

ill let you know if i find it.

ill also let you know if the escort switch works.

Anadinolin · Sep 18th, 2013, 17:58

Ok, its not the door switch, its the wires, i forced a connection, and it failed to light the roof light., the switch i tested with a multimeter, that works as it should. The wires are probably fubared or a relay has gone tits on a terminal. Great.

Anadinolin · Jul 14th, 2014, 07:41

Still havent gotten to the bottom of this problem, however I have noticed the dash detects when the door is open, and the buzzer is active when the lights are left on and the door opened.

Sep 15th, 2013, 22:10	#1
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	door light switch - quick Q Door light switch in the last few hours has decided it dosent want to work anymore, i already dislike having the door open just to keep the lights on for finding the ignition, but it wont switch the lights on now! Is it just a case of, unscrew, take off jumper plugs and clean the contacts? Or is it replacement? Cheers Andrew __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Sep 16th, 2013, 20:31	#3
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Works with other doors, not drivers anymore... __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Sep 16th, 2013, 20:49	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Take a switch from a rear door then! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Sep 17th, 2013, 22:41	#7
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	thanks for your reply jeff, I have checked this, but the ring around my ignition barrel goes out with the rest of the interior lights - as soon as the door is shut. i read somewhere that theres a relay or something unter the drivers dash, i will have a look when i can get round to it ill let you know if i find it. ill also let you know if the escort switch works. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Sep 18th, 2013, 17:58	#8
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Ok, its not the door switch, its the wires, i forced a connection, and it failed to light the roof light., the switch i tested with a multimeter, that works as it should. The wires are probably fubared or a relay has gone tits on a terminal. Great. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Sep 16th, 2013, 20:25	#2
glasgowjim Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2018 15:45 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	Blown bulb ?

Jul 14th, 2014, 07:41	#9
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Still havent gotten to the bottom of this problem, however I have noticed the dash detects when the door is open, and the buzzer is active when the lights are left on and the door opened. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

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