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Postby ftolam13 » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:50 pm

does anyone know how to fix the warning sound when you leave the key in ignition or the lights on when the engine is turned off and the door is open. the inside lights on the mirror dont go on when the door opens but they do work. i hope its something simple.
p.s its not fuses, checked them already. :( :? :? :?
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Postby Grace » Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:36 am

Might be the switch or the wires to the switch.
The switch is easy to disassemble and clean (all the bits inside). If that doesn't fix it, you'll need to trace the wires and check if any of them are cut or damaged.
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Postby JD » Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:26 pm

Grace wrote:Might be the switch .


That's the door switch, they can be prone to getting wet as well (ime) and losing the direct contact that they need to work - take it out and clean it up as a first step.
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:36 pm

WD40 cleans switches.. I've used it with positive results in the past.. (am actually not sure if it's mentioned on the can..) use a little on the moving part and "work it in"..
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Postby ftolam13 » Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:31 pm

JD wrote:
Grace wrote:Might be the switch .


That's the door switch, they can be prone to getting wet as well (ime) and losing the direct contact that they need to work - take it out and clean it up as a first step.
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took the clip off the switch and it fell in behind and now i can't get it out. any clues??? :oops: :oops:
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Postby gabico » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:18 am

ftolam13 wrote:
JD wrote:
Grace wrote:Might be the switch .


That's the door switch, they can be prone to getting wet as well (ime) and losing the direct contact that they need to work - take it out and clean it up as a first step.
JD


took the clip off the switch and it fell in behind and now i can't get it out. any clues??? :oops: :oops:


The exact thing happened to me too. I'm planning to take out the back panel to try get to it and reconnect the wires. Seems like its the only way.
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Postby JD » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:37 pm

You could fish around with the hooked end of a coathanger or get yourself a clawed grabber (I think most motor factors sell them for a few quid) like this one - :
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If youre anywhere near Enfield (Meath) in your travels give me a shout and I'll get it out for you.

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