Dome light stays on

1998 FORD MUSTANG
86,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YOURSELF
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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!
Jun 18, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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STRAILER
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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.
Jun 20, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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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.
Jun 20, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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STRAILER
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Jun 21, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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COLORMYWORLD
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I checked both doors, nothing stuck in them. The key alarm works with the door open so it's not the door
Jun 21, 2019 at 1:59 PM (Merged)
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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.
Jun 21, 2019 at 1:59 PM (Merged)
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COLORMYWORLD
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It doesn't have a switch
Jun 21, 2019 at 1:59 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Door switches are integral in the latch.
Jun 21, 2019 at 1:59 PM (Merged)