Door Ajar Switch - Sticking

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Models

All 1982 & 1983 Domestic Passenger Cars, Except Omni, Horizon, Rampage & Scamp


Subject


Sticking Door Ajar Switch


Index


ELECTRICAL

Date


March 28, 1983

No..

08-02-83
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

^ All listed models: Loud snapping noise shortly after the door is opened.

^ 1983 models equipped with the electronic voice alert feature: Random messages from the demonstration mode if the driver's door is open.

These conditions can be traced to a door ajar switch that sticks in the pressed (door closed) position and may, after the door has been opened, suddenly release.

The sticking then release action of the switch may be hard to demonstrate as several hours in the door closed position is usually required to cause the switch to stick.

On models equipped with electronic voice alert the system is triggered off the driver's door and a random message complaint can, in most cases, be attributed to the driver's door switch sticking.

Vehicles built after February 3, 1983 should not exhibit this condition. On vehicles built prior to this date, replace the switch using the following part numbers and procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED

1982 - Gran Fury, Diplomat, New PN 4221573
Yorker, Service
1983 - Gran Fury, Diplomat, Fifth PN 4221573
Avenue, Service
1982 - Mirada, Cordoba, Imperial PN 4221572
1983
1982 - Reliant, Aries, 400, LeBaron PN 4221574
1983 - Reliant, Aries, 400, LeBaron, PN 4221574
600, New Yorker
Interim replacement switches will be available at Parts Depots after March 1, 1983 and will be identified by the old part number plus a yellow dot on the switch body. These will correspond as follows:

New Part No. Old Part No. (with yellow dot)

4221572 4221101
4221573 4221024
4221574 4221326

New part number parts will be at the Parts Depots after April 1, 1983.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect battery.

2. Open door and remove the two (2) Phillips screws from the switch.

3. Carefully remove switch and disconnect.

Installation

1. Connect wire and position switch.

2. Install and tighten the two (2) Phillips screws.

3. Connect battery and verify operation.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE: Refer to Labor Operation Time Schedule for operation and time.