Fig. 16.12. Location of the door contact switch that turns on the interior lighting lamps
The interior lighting lamps are switched on by the contact switches of the front doors. Both contact switches are installed in the middle zone of the front pillars and are partially covered by the door seals (Fig. 16.12).
SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. In the installed switch, pull the contact pin outward with a strong movement, while the other doors must be closed.
2. If the lighting turns on after this, it means that the oxidized contacts of the door switch do not close the electrical circuit.
3. Remove the fuse protecting the interior lighting circuit (No. 4 under the instrument panel). Unscrew the switch mounting screw (using a Phillips screwdriver) and pull the door contact switch out of the pillar. Clean the contact surfaces and apply aerosol contact lubricant to their surface.
4. If the contact pin is deformed or does not move easily in the guides, replace the switch.
5. When disconnecting the electrical connector, be careful not to let the power cord fall into the door pillar.
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