I have a 2005 LTD convertable and I took the dome light to take care of the TPMS and now I can switch the light on with the switch but it will NOT GO ON WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR!.

Makes no difference where the slider switch is it doesn't work.

Anyone got a suggestion?


Thanks David Woolrage _/)***


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Not enough information, does it do it with both doors or only one (turn on in either switch position when door is opened)??? Come back with this information, might be a door switch but I would rule out both going bad at the same time.

 

The CLPSSM ( central locking pump / security_system ) senses the door switches on pins :
16 - right door
14 - left door
( the CLPSSM is the thing buried under the trunk floor and wrapped in thick foam rubber )

It, in turn, communicates with the BCM ( body control module ) via a twisted pair CAN BUS.
The BCM then determines if a ground should be applied to pin 18 that connects to
pin 3 of the interior light switch ( the center position ) - Brown wire.
Fuse 9 supplies the B+ to the dome light and cargo light.

( The BCM is in the box by the battery, closest to the battery )

 

Take the thing apart again and put the wire on that you left/knocked off!


Pizzaguy
(Good, concise answer, ALAXFIRE!)

 

Awwww, and I was so trying to be thorough.....

 

and you WERE !
pizzaguy was just paying me back for nominating him as the official roadster top guru ......

 

I do pay back quickly and with interest, but Alax's answer really did describe "what controls the dome light" - it ain't like a car from the 60's where you just had door switches the directly put a ground on the lamp!

Anyway, GG you still get the "psycho" label for your performance at last year's Dragon.


I know you are proud of THAT!

 

Yeah, I am... Just gimmie a turbo and watch out! Wooohoooooo... I am trying to talk Ray into fall dragon this year, I wish he would bring his vette, we put a supercharger in it (actually I only helped a very little) and its cranking 575 to the wheels... Yeah, I did give him a little jitters at the dragon last year...

 

I have the same issue. The dome light can be manually turned on, but it won't light when the doors are open. Also, the headlights won't stay on & fade when I exit the car at nights.

 

Have your husband check fuse nine Saturday when he plans on putting your slasher stripes on. He'll probably also want to give the car a really good looking over since he finally has a free weekend coming up..

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, seems like we have a new person here. MrMiata seems familiar with her as well.


I'm already scared!

 

I think MrM and his missus have had an argument and have resorted to conversing with each other on the forum. It is cheaper than through a lawyer that's for sure.

Wow this has got to be a first and we have a front row seat.

Who gets the oil well if they split up? My betting is on the missus, she's already had a Crossfire and a 'vette out of him this last few months. That did not work so the well is next.

I'm thinking Kellyville will soon be Splitsville.

 

LMAO.


You know. I think I already like Arrow Blue Girl (Mrsmiata) better than Mrmiata (Mr. Arrow Blue Girl).
Mr. Arrow Blue Girl has a ring to it doesn't it.....maybe it should stick.

 

Allright.. Settle down Sparkles..

 

Disconnect your battery for 5 to 10 minutes and see if that helps. It can help to reset some stuff.
Pee Ess : are you interested in a spot for a turbo? Should be ready in about 2 weeks.

 

Just 2 weeks. 2 weeks...

 

I have heard the 2 weeks several times before....lol

 

Dear Onehundred80,
Just to settle this discussion.... No arguments going on here. Kellyville is still a happy place. MrM always seems to get answers from this forum. I just wanted to fit in...lol

 

SparkieSRT6, I like the sound ofMr. Arrow Blue Girl. It has a certain ring to it...

 

what is a "coonvertable" ?