This weekend it never locked down and ran the interior lights for several hours and ran the battery dead. Has anyone heard of this before and how do I fix it??? Thanks!
2006-12-11 02:14:49 · 7 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My parents have the same problem with their Windstar. The microswitches for the contacts of the door and door jam many times become corroded and/or caked in grease or other material. What you should do is remove the contact plates on the door and door jam, clean them up really good with a non-corrosive degreaser, and then put just a little bit of lubrication back on them and see if that solves the problem.
2006-12-11 02:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by ohio_state98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the side of the door, right where it closes between the door's edge and the pillar behind the front door, there is a contact there. Use an emery board or light sandpaper and clean the contacts. That's where I would start. I was thinking that it was the slider door, sorry. It probably is in the latch on that one. Sorry for the bad info! I'm a dummie! lol
2016-05-23 05:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 98 windwtar and it does the same. When its running push the unlock then lock on your remote. That seems to work for me. If you find a better way to fix this prob, LET ME KNOW. Good luck
2006-12-11 02:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by D.C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it has a bad door jamb switch on it,,this is what causes them to stay on like that,,its an easy fix though,,and only cost a few bucks for a new switch also,,it takes less than 5 minutes to put this on,,and no special tools required either,but that's what causes this to happen,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-11 02:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have. It is an electronic error. There are sensors on your door. Maybe it is broken. As stated before, take it to the dealer ASAP.
2006-12-11 02:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by ting_tang21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its likely to have something to do with the switch on the door. check to make sure theres nothing in doors way.
2006-12-11 02:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by timmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say if all fails... Take it to the dealer..
2006-12-11 02:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by nessadipity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋