Overheard console door ajar pin?

[gran coupe john]

Is there a spring, or adjustment for these pins? Got the wiring figured out, but the door ajar light stays on. Trying to figure out this pin so it will go out. Appreciate any help with this.

 

[pschlosser]

I think your switch is missing something. There is a collapsible part to the assembly that sort of self-adjusts the first time you close the door on it. This image I stole from ebay shows the full assembly.

The brass part slides through the silver-threaded part to set the correct depth when the door gets closed the first time. I presume friction holds it in place. when the door opens, only the silver plunger moves, closing the circuit for the dome light.

 

[gran coupe john]

Those you have pictured are for interior lights. The one I have pictured are for the door ajared. There is a light in the overhead console that tells you your door is not completely shut. Interior light switch is in front of door. The ajar switch, or pin is in the back part of door panel.

 

[gran coupe john]

Also it is a single wire switch

 

[pschlosser]

Doh, sorry man. I jumped on my reply. I don't recall those in the two 1970 GC I've owned, and thought the function integrated with dome light switch. sorry, man. peace.

the threaded parts suggests there is a plunger thing-deal missing?

 

[gran coupe john]

This switch is only an inch and a half. (1 1/2in.) Has only 1 prong to power it.

 

[Challenger RTA]

There was more than likely a mechanical action that closed the switch. A spring I would think. NOS Mopar Auto Door Ajar Switch 1971-2 Plymouth E Bodies - Hiltop Auto Parts

 

[Challenger RTA]

Since you have the switch you have something to work with. Fix it.
I would say open the crimped area on the spade terminal and install a spring. Or see if something is broke. Like an insulator.

You might be able to make one from a new switch.

 

[gran coupe john]

Looked at that one at hilltop wow!!! My wife wouldn't lend me that kind of money for 2 switches lol. Yes fixing them or try to find something comparable. There has to be something out there.

 

[EV2RTSE]

There is. I just went through this with my R/T SE recently. I bought a pair of these from Rock Auto-

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With a small screwdriver, carefully pry open the 90 degree terminal and remove it from the old switch, and then crimp it into place on the new one. Works great.

 

[Challenger RTA]

There has to be something out there.

There is. I just went through this with my R/T SE recently. I bought a pair of these from Rock Auto-

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