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(Message started by: Martinss on Nov 1^st, 2013, 8:18am)

Title: Door light problem
Post by Martinss on Nov 1^st, 2013, 8:18am

Searched main site and forums, but didn't find anything related. My Scorpio has lights under the doors, when you open door, light switches on, except for drivers door. Is there some fuse for each door or some switch whitch turns it on and could be broken? Also there shouldn't be any problem with light bulb, because red light stripe on door end also doesen't turn on.

Title: Re: Door light problem
Post by Simmo on Nov 1^st, 2013, 9:49am

The lights are controlled by a switch fitted in the door pillar. It is held in place by a single phillips screw. Undo it to remove the actual switch and check the wiring. If that is not the cause then the next place to check is the connector on the door which carries the wires for windows etc. Spray that and see if that helps. Lets us know how you get on please. :)

Title: Re: Door light problem
Post by Tompion on Nov 1^st, 2013, 10:38am

I'd check the bulbs first, the drivers door bulbs don't have an easy life getting jolted when closing the door on every journey at least twice whilst the filaments are hot.

Title: Re: Door light problem
Post by Mike H on Nov 2^nd, 2013, 2:55pm

"also doesn't turn on", I'm guessing at broken wire in door hinge area (where it keeps being bent) or as suggested bad connector.

HTH

Title: Re: Door light problem
Post by Martinss on Nov 6^th, 2013, 6:38am

Problem solved. It was door switch in the pillar, screw, which was holding down switch and also providing "-" was rotten. :)

Thanks for help! :)