Dome Lamp - Intermittently Operates Or Inoperative
Article No01/19/98
98-1-9
^ LAMP-DOME-INOPERATIVE LAMP-DOME-INTERMITTENT OPERATION
FORD:
1997-98 ESCORT
1998 ESCORT ZX2
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997-98 TRACER
ISSUE:
An intermittent operation or inoperative interior dome lamp may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by insufficient contact connections within the dome lamp switch or various wiring issues,
ACTION:
This TSB article includes comprehensive diagnostics for intermittent or inoperative dome lamp issues. Refer to the following Diagnostic/Service Procedure for details.
DIAGNOSTIC/SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information
^ The dome lamp delay module has a 30 second delay/reset function designed into it. When opening a door during testing and diagnosis, you must close that door and wait 30 seconds to allow the dome lamp delay module to reset before proceeding to the next door
^ Door courtesy switch alignment and clearance can result in intermittent dome lamp operation while driving
^ Cold temperatures may delay door courtesy switch operation since rubber boot may be stiff and slow to extend
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
980109A Replace Dome Lamp Assembly 0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
13K767 28
OASIS CODES:
201000, 201100, 203000