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Old 07-01-2006, 10:34 PM
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Smile Re: '98 Ford Ranger DOOR AGAR & DOME LIGHT STAYS ON.

YOU KNOW....I THINK YOU HAD IT RIGHT! I SQUIRTED SOME WD-40 ONTO THE DOOR LOCKS AND THE LIGHT GOES OFF LIKE IT SHOULD.

THANKS BUDDY!
Pete



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Originally Posted by tjr1000
Sounds like the problem I had with my 95 Mazda/Ranger first when it was still under warranty and then again when it was about 5 years old. The "door ajar" buzzer would go on continually for 10-30 minutes (and the dome light stayed on). The issue was the switch in the door lock mechanism. Some grease took care of the problem.

The dealer replaced the switches under warranty when it happened the first time, but I suspect they were just padding their billing. After I found out about the lube problem and started greasing the lock once in awhile, the problem never came back.
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