1991 Dodge Caravan dome light not working

Tiny
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  • 1991 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
The dome light does not come on when the doors are opened. The dimmer switch will turn them on as soon as it is engaged just a little bit (should not come on until slider is all the way to the right. So in order to increase the brightness of the instrument panel, I get the dome light on as well. I have replaced the complete switch assembly. What is wrong?
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 6:29 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like two different problems. First of all, turn the dash switch to a normal setting, (where the dome lights come on but aren't supposed to). Then go around to the three doors and press the switches in one at a time to see which one isn't turning off. Most commonly it's the one at the rear of the sliding door. There should also be a light on the dash that says "Door Ajar".

If you find a switch not turning off, holler back. There are fixes for them.

Caradiodoc
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Friday, August 7th, 2009 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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Thanks that solved the problem with the lights. But there is no door ajar light. This is an se model. Do you think that might be a later addition?
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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What solved the problem?
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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The door switch on the front passenger side was not being pushed in. I screwed it out a little and now it works. There is still no do adjar indicator nor is there any time delayed shut off. Was that a feature of a different or later computer?
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 6:22 PM

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