I have a 2002 AWD Asrto van. Recently when I take a left turn my dome light will come on until I straighten out my turn. I have checked all the doors and they are shut. I cleaned the contacts on the sliding door. Yesterday my door locks kept clicking on, numerous times, while I was driving and I was not hitting the door lock button. Any ideas as to the cause of these electrical issues?
Thanks
Dwight
Dome light and door lock issues
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Re: Dome light and door lock issues
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The old cars - my progression to here (most recent first)
1996 Honda Passport
1988 BMW 320i touring
1989 BMW 520
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2002 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab
1989 BMW 320i
1990 Toyota Tercel EZ
1991 Mitshubishi Mirage
1970 Mercedes Benz 250 Saloon
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Re: Dome light and door lock issues
I had the same problem. The light switch on the sliding door jamb has a plastic end. The plastic end was broken off leaving the long enough to engage when the van was stationary with the door closed but...when driving, the door would vibrate just enough to let the switch turn on and off again and again. This activates the interior lights and will unlock and relock the doors. It is a $2.97 fix, so I would try it first if I were you. Good luck.
Past vans: 1990 2WD SLE Safari, 1990 AWD SLE Safari, and 2000 AWD Safari SLE. Current, 2004 Astro AWD LS.