Interior Light

[anton]

hi there second of 2 posts...ford galaxy aspen 2ltr....

 

the interior light that works via the door...doesnt work...i set it to middle position (door) shut door and locked..but it never switched itself off....i looked at the door switches and these seem to be working..(put them up to a multimeter and checked switch had open/closed circuits) ...soo any ideas any one....could this be linked to my other problem with the driver window?????....cheers in advance anton

[gregers]

possible or a fuse thats eluding you.or the blub is blown?

[big_kev]

Sounds very much like faulty wiring to the door.

 

You are probably correct on your other post, check the wiring as it passes through thr door gaiter.

[anton]

hi again gregers....hi kev..

 

well bulb is ok it just stays on even when locked..so i presume fuse is good also..... BUT....sounds stupid...i didnt realise the car had 4 of the switches on...and also....the rear 2 dont have a 'rubber cusion' mounted on the door..so even tho the door is closed it may not be pushing the rear 2 pin switches in far enuff to kill the lights....sooo tomorrows job is...check open/closed circuit on rear 2 switches and add a mill or 2 of rubber to push point on door.....il update this thread when ive checked it out.....many thanks for your replys.. cheers anton...

 

easyer to illiminate the process rather then use the process of elimination??? lol

[anton]

ahhhh sorted!!

 

simply.i checked the drivers rear switch...ok.... passenger rear was broken...the 'nipple' had snapped off hence doer was shut but as the 5mm nipple was missing it didnt press the switch in hence it foolded the car into thinking the door was open..and light stayed on...

 

remedy....found a 5mm rubber grommet put into hole..shut door locked and it worked...opend door engaged key ..light went off....job done....

 

cheers guys for your suggestions...anton