I have a 1996 Mercury Sable GS wagon; the door ajar light remains on, causing the courtesy lights to remain on also.
2006-12-10 12:37:48 · 8 answers · asked by moose1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes you can but you must spray a lot and work the latch to get the switch to free up
2006-12-10 12:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by auto tech25 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is not the lock that registers door-ajar. It is the light switch that the closing door pushes. You could push that with your finger while the door is open to see if it is moving freely. If not try the WD-40. Look at each of those switches. If any seem to be stuck or squashed they might need to be replaced. Also double check that every door is truly full-closed. It is also possible that the computer that controls the accessories like the lights has a problem so that even a good door switch looks ajar to it. That is a more costly problem to fix.
Never spray any of those lubricants into a lock. They attract and hold dust and will gum up the interior to the point at which the key will not unlock the door.
2006-12-10 12:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seem in direction of the hinges onthe 2002 and you will see a button. with in simple terms the single door open press it if the mild acts ok pass to the subsequent door then the subsequent. it may make an effort yet those switches artwork in yet in a distinctive way, once you open the door the circuit is grounded for this reason turning on the mild etc. feels like there's a frayed cord going to floor. you in simple terms have the relaxing of looking out which one. Then once you do. you pull off the kick panels or column to bare the wiring. it ought to be as difficulty-free as a foul swap which i'm guessing that's, drivers door, that's no longer breaking the touch or the cord has come off the swap..
2016-12-18 11:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could but the problem is probably a bad switch in the door
2006-12-10 15:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to spray the latch at the end of the door and the hinges at the other end. Your foot panel could be loose and check for excess weather stripping. I use it for the key mechinisms myself.
2006-12-10 12:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure. And it's not nearly as bad as useing glue. I'd suggest graphite powder which is available at any worthwhile hardware store.
2006-12-10 12:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with some good penetrating lube like silicone.
2006-12-10 12:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe, doubt it though. it has probly been BASHED into the open position.
2006-12-10 12:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by ptcruisher2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋