knever3 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I need help with this one guys. I found out I had the wrong door jamb switch on the drivers side for as long as I can remember. I had a single wire switch. Ok, good enough, just buy one with two outputs, not!! Every single source I see has the one pictured, it's too long and my door won't close, it needs to look like my old one. Hopefully someone can steer me in a direction of a replacement because removing the rubber boot just shows the metal sleeve that is too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrapp Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) i ran into the same problem,back in the day some of the door jamb switchs were long but after you shut the door it kind of adjusted intself to the correct length.i tried it with one like you show and i could not get the door to shut.i just gave up and put the old one back in. Edited January 12 by ratrapp added a word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Well, I ruined this one, tried cutting off the sleeve and cutting the spring down. I really need a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'll take it that the single one just doesn't work at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Well, it did work, but it was only connected to the dome lights, thus my chime wouldn't work for my headlights or key in. When I removed it the terminal broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 This looks like it would work, but no mention of the part number of course. The image search doesn't bring anything up either, and when you look up these vehicles on RockAuto the part has that long shaft that won't fit. https://bjsoffroad.com/door-jamb-switch-kit-1975-1988/?srsltid=AfmBOor_zk5WdjYLgCAiCCQe8qoqfXcKlTZ5PhWnJ5ZxUU23gjkvVQqJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Finally was able to resolve this, hopefully someone will find this thread if they have a problem. Proper drivers side door pin switch, CarQuest SAA3753. This will also work for the passenger side, just use one of the spades instead of both. I don't know what happened with the first one I got from O'Riley's, maybe I ordered the wrong one, or it was froze up so it wouldn't adjust when closing the door, either way, I HAVE LIGHT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrapp Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 thanks,my local advance auto has 2 in stock,I'm going to grab one today.i ran into the same exact problem you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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