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Don
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1/25/2005
23:29:53
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99 Ford Ranger Dome Light does not turn off when doors are closed. Sometimes door ajar light on with or without chime. Have had it fixed twice and doing it again. Please advise.
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Tom Greenleaf
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1/25/2005
23:46:20
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Can't say for your exact veh but older ones used the door jam for the lights and the latch for a door ajar notice.
Just a thought - might be some wiring where they bend in the door jam area hidden by the rubber cover. Tricky to move it and see but if you have some miles it's a trouble spot, Good luck Tom Greenleaf
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Don
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1/26/2005
11:32:30
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There is no switch in the door jam. How do you get access to the switch in the door latch?
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Anonymous
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1/26/2005
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most probably piggybacked on the latch itself, interior door panel removal and possible latch removal to access.
my brother has an 01 f250 superduty that in hot weather shows door ajar when driving and the interior lights stay on after closing/locking doors - i haven't taken it apart yet but will have to before summer (the dealer said the switch is on the latch on his truck so yours is probably similar/same)
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Tom Greenleaf
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1/26/2005
12:23:03
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Until you fix the switch you may want to remove the fuse (if it doesn't disable something you need) or take the bulbs out (use a glove they'll be hot) to save dead battery.
Easy on the door panel. It's got tricks to hide how it's fastened and not easy to fix it if broken. Good luck, Tom
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jon
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2/17/2005
01:38:07
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How does one shut off the obnoxious ringing when the door ajar sensor inadverantly goes off? I've tried taking out the fuse, but it also controls the speedometer, the dome light, and the wipers.
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Jon
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jon
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2/17/2005
01:39:39
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How does one shut off the obnoxious ringing when the door ajar sensor inadverantly goes off? I've tried taking out the fuse, but it also controls the speedometer, the dome light, and the wipers.
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Jon
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Don
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2/18/2005
11:57:10
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Well I have fixed it. At least for now.
I took a can of WD-40 and gave the latch mechinsim a good coating and cleaning. After that is has been working for the last couple of weeks. I think it may be related to sticky grease and dirt preventing the switch on the door latch from sensing that the door latch is closed.
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Tom Greenleaf
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2/18/2005
14:35:44
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Jon - they can be unplugged. Find it while it's ringing usually under dash on left side. Check that is doesn't effect anything else - it shouldn't.
Don - glad you are all set with the magic of good old WD-40.
Jon - no harm in giving that same trick a try with panel off. I never get inside a door without spraying all the moving parts even if in there for another reason.
I have a nephew's 88 Town Car and need to take the panel off as latch is frozen up and won't unlock in or out. The panels are hard to get off with the door shut!
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Damien
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2/18/2005
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I have a 97 ranger. I had the same problem with the dome light not going off. I tried the WD40 trick and it worked! Thanks for the great tip Don.
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dan
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2/23/2005
03:52:42
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I have a 97 ranger also. It has the SAME problem!!! Im gonna go try the wd40 right now, even though its pooring down rain.
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Tom Greenleaf
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2/23/2005
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WD-40 was a project. Named for the 40th try to make a product that could do what it does. I have no financial interest in the product but it's become a household word! Tom Greenleaf
PS: WD stands for "Water Displacment"
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Joe M.
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2/24/2005
23:16:01
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I also sprayed the door latch with WD40 on my 1998 Ford Ranger dome light and it worked!
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Don
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2/25/2005
10:20:33
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Mine has been working for going on a little over 4 weeks now, Maybe we should tell Ford!
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Tom Greenleaf
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2/25/2005
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When something works we should share the success as you just did, Tom Greenleaf
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Anonymous
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3/07/2005
18:37:09
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Try the GEM module.
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Fred
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3/09/2005
21:55:27
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After reading this, I also used WD40 and it solved the same problem with my 98 Ranger.
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-Fred
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Al
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3/21/2005
19:42:19
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I tried the WD40 on my 98 Ranger with the same problem, and now it works too!
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Al
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Al
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3/21/2005
19:42:51
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I tried the WD40 on my 98 Ranger with the same problem, and now it works too!
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Al
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Al
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3/21/2005
19:44:04
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I tried the WD40 on my 98 Ranger with the same problem, and now it works too!
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Al
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Jeff Martens
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3/24/2005
09:59:56
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I was having this same problem with a '96 Ranger, and the WD-40 suggestion did the trick. The last time this happened, I took it to the dealer, and they charged me a couple hundred dollars, so this fix is great! Thanks!
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Jeff Martens
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3/24/2005
10:00:06
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I was having this same problem with a '96 Ranger, and the WD-40 suggestion did the trick. The last time this happened, I took it to the dealer, and they charged me a couple hundred dollars, so this fix is great! Thanks!
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TERRY WULF
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3/27/2005
14:45:20
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THE WD40 FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH MY DOME LIGHTS. THANKS ALOT
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Todd Anderson
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3/28/2005
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I just bought a 1999 ranger yesterday. I too found that the dome light and door ajar light stayed on. I pulled the fuse to remedy the problem temporarily. Apparently WD-40 is the trick. I will give it a try tonight and let you know if I have any sucess. By the way what are the black metal tabs on the door above the latch?
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Todd Anderson
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3/28/2005
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I just bought a 1999 ranger yesterday. I too found that the dome light and door ajar light stayed on. I pulled the fuse to remedy the problem temporarily. Apparently WD-40 is the trick. I will give it a try tonight and let you know if I have any sucess. By the way what are the black metal tabs on the door above the latch?
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Todd Anderson
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3/28/2005
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I just bought a 1999 ranger yesterday. I too found that the dome light and door ajar light stayed on. I pulled the fuse to remedy the problem temporarily. Apparently WD-40 is the trick. I will give it a try tonight and let you know if I have any sucess. By the way what are the black metal tabs on the door above the latch?
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Roy
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3/29/2005
11:42:08
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I bought a '97 Ranger Saturday. Sure enough, the dome light switch started sticking right away. A little WD-40 fixed it. Thanks! You guys rock!
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Dave Lowrey
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4/04/2005
09:37:23
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When you say to spray WD40 on the "latch mechanisim", do you mean the mechanisim on the exterior of the door, or do I have to remove the door panel and spray stuff inside the door?
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Dave
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Dave Lowrey
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4/04/2005
09:37:48
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When you say to spray WD40 on the "latch mechanisim", do you mean the mechanisim on the exterior of the door, or do I have to remove the door panel and spray stuff inside the door?
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Dave
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Shannon
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4/08/2005
04:11:24
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I thought it sounded kind of strange, but I just sprayed it on the exterior "latch mechanism" and it worked. I'm not sure if it's just coincidence, but I've had the same (off and on) problem since I bought my 97 ranger and damn, it works. It's been years since I've been able to use the dome light (unplugged fuse) Kind irritates me though, i took apart the door paneling and even messed with the wiring, but this worked. I noticed that the original post is old, but keep it on here.
P.S. anybody know anything about the gas gage not working?
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Shannon
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4/08/2005
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I thought it sounded kind of strange, but I just sprayed it on the exterior "latch mechanism" and it worked. I'm not sure if it's just coincidence, but I've had the same (off and on) problem since I bought my 97 ranger and damn, it works. It's been years since I've been able to use the dome light (unplugged fuse) Kind irritates me though, i took apart the door paneling and even messed with the wiring, but this worked. I noticed that the original post is old, but keep it on here.
P.S. anybody know anything about the gas gage not working?
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Shannon
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4/08/2005
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I thought it sounded kind of strange, but I just sprayed it on the exterior "latch mechanism" and it worked. I'm not sure if it's just coincidence, but I've had the same (off and on) problem since I bought my 97 ranger and damn, it works. It's been years since I've been able to use the dome light (unplugged fuse) Kind irritates me though, i took apart the door paneling and even messed with the wiring, but this worked. I noticed that the original post is old, but keep it on here.
P.S. anybody know anything about the gas gage not working?
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Joe Arnold
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4/09/2005
19:37:47
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Awesome fix, had just bought a 97 ranger with 60k in it and the dome light was the only thing that was not perfect. Was due to take it into the shop monday to have it fixed, they told me it was going to be a couple hundred dollars. The WD40 worked instantly. Thanks
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Jody Hossack
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4/14/2005
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Well..I read the above comments... and it really did work and took all of five minutes. Even if it will only last one week.. I couldn't take the bells, the bells, (edgar Allen Poe)
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Mr. Weaver
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4/16/2005
16:15:08
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That is the answer! WD-40. I'm thinking there is some kind of magnetic concection with the latch on the door and the post on the cab. It must be cleaning the dust and dirt of the sensor so the connection is made. Thanks everyone!!!
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Mr. Weaver
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4/16/2005
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That is the answer! WD-40. I'm thinking there is some kind of magnetic concection with the latch on the door and the post on the cab. It must be cleaning the dust and dirt of the sensor so the connection is made. Thanks everyone!!!
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navin
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5/21/2005
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I would like to know about which website could help us to learn more about mechanices so could you reply to my e-mail id regarding this
thanking you
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navin
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5/21/2005
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I would like to know about which website could help us to learn more about mechanices so could you reply to my e-mail id regarding this
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I would like to know about which website could help us to learn more about mechanices so could you reply to my e-mail id regarding this
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matt
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5/30/2005
19:59:15
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luckey i found this site...i have a 97 ranger..same story and the WD 40 worked perfectly. Thanks a bunch.
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Arvis Haskins
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6/04/2005
19:16:35
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My Cruise control stopped working a few months ago. Is this a fuse or a computer problem?
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hemnut
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6/13/2005
20:23:56
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WD40 did the trick on 97 Ranger - was just about ready to take the bulb out
Thanks so much
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hemnut
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6/13/2005
20:24:14
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WD40 did the trick on 97 Ranger - was just about ready to take the bulb out
Thanks so much
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Joe Healy
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10/09/2005
02:59:53
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Hi,
I have seen some interesting door trim pieces but cant seem to find info on a mfgr. My armrest pieces have a "wood" look but they dont match aqnything else on the truck. I would like them to be silver or carbon fiber-ish instead. Any info out there?
-irish4x4
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Joe Healy
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10/09/2005
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Hi,
I have seen some interesting door trim pieces but cant seem to find info on a mfgr. My armrest pieces have a "wood" look but they dont match aqnything else on the truck. I would like them to be silver or carbon fiber-ish instead. Any info out there?
-irish4x4
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Bill
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12/05/2005
12:54:30
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Help
Can this module be accessed by removing the panel under the steering wheel. If it can, how does anyone go about removing the panel? How many screws need to be removed? Where are these screws? Any pop in/out pins after removing the screws?
Any info would be helpful. I just do not want to take the truck to a dealer for something I used to do myself. Of course, it was simpler then.
Thanks
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MARY
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3/03/2006
14:37:17
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i have the same problem with the door chimming all the time. driving me crazy.so tried the wd40 that my son suggested and as far as i know it's working. still can't get the dome light to go off.took the bulb out but really would like it back.how can i fix this?where is the fuse for my 95 ranger?
thanks
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MARY
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3/03/2006
14:40:23
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i have the same problem with the door chimming all the time. driving me crazy.so tried the wd40 that my son suggested and as far as i know it's working. still can't get the dome light to go off.took the bulb out but really would like it back.how can i fix this?where is the fuse for my 95 ranger?
thanks
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