2000 Winstar door ajar
martyhouk
10-21-2007, 04:36 PM
I have the "door ajar" light on continuously, which causes all sorts of inconveniences. I realize this is a common problem, but after cleaning, then replacing the driver's-side switch I still have the problem.
Have traced it to the (driver's) latch itself- it doesn't snap all the way closed. With the door open I can close it all the way with a slight nudge. Have cleaned and lubed the latch. There's no adjustment slot for the latch or striker.
Do I have to replace the latch? Haven't checked yet, but I know it'll cost!
Have traced it to the (driver's) latch itself- it doesn't snap all the way closed. With the door open I can close it all the way with a slight nudge. Have cleaned and lubed the latch. There's no adjustment slot for the latch or striker.
Do I have to replace the latch? Haven't checked yet, but I know it'll cost!
catvents
10-21-2007, 06:27 PM
I have the "door ajar" light on continuously, which causes all sorts of inconveniences. I realize this is a common problem, but after cleaning, then replacing the driver's-side switch I still have the problem.
Have traced it to the (driver's) latch itself- it doesn't snap all the way closed. With the door open I can close it all the way with a slight nudge. Have cleaned and lubed the latch. There's no adjustment slot for the latch or striker.
Do I have to replace the latch? Haven't checked yet, but I know it'll cost!
Are you sure the problem is coming from this driver's door? A lot of problems with the door ajar light come from the tail gate latch; before planing to replace the driver latch, you could try to remove the tail gate trim and clean and lubricate the contacts. This is a regular issue for the 1999 and later Windstar model.
Have traced it to the (driver's) latch itself- it doesn't snap all the way closed. With the door open I can close it all the way with a slight nudge. Have cleaned and lubed the latch. There's no adjustment slot for the latch or striker.
Do I have to replace the latch? Haven't checked yet, but I know it'll cost!
Are you sure the problem is coming from this driver's door? A lot of problems with the door ajar light come from the tail gate latch; before planing to replace the driver latch, you could try to remove the tail gate trim and clean and lubricate the contacts. This is a regular issue for the 1999 and later Windstar model.
martyhouk
10-21-2007, 07:16 PM
Yeah, I've positively traced it to the driver's door latch. It's not snapping closed all the way- when I manually close it the light goes out. Already eliminated the other doors as the culprit- this time!
Posts on this forum have been very useful for future reference and for maintenance ideas... Thanks, everybody!!!
Posts on this forum have been very useful for future reference and for maintenance ideas... Thanks, everybody!!!
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