Dome light stays on

YOURSELF

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1998 FORD MUSTANG
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

Interior dome light remains on all the time. I disconnected the negative battery
terminal to prevent draining the battery. I cannot locate the door dome light switch. Also the door chime chimes when key is ignition, doors closed, engine running and not running.
Thank you for your help!

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KEN L

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The dome light switch is integrated into the headlight switch dimmer, try turning the knob that control the dash lights to see if you feel a slight click. Please let me know.

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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 1:24 PM

YOURSELF

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Found and fixed problem. The door dome light switch plunger was jammed.
So I went to a local auto parts and bought/replaced switch. Tested satisfactory.
Thank you Ken and everyone from 2carpros.

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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 5:32 PM

KEN L

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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:58 PM

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1989 FORD MUSTANG
89,000 MILES

I checked both doors, nothing stuck in them. The key alarm works with the door open so it's not the door

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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Make sure it isn't turned on at the switch. If it isn't and all door switches are good, then there has to be a short to power. Basically, the light is getting power from a different circuit because wires have shorted.