{"id":31617,"date":"2016-05-09T09:41:13","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=31617"},"modified":"2016-05-09T09:41:13","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T14:41:13","slug":"door-latch-1999-mazda-626","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/05\/door-latch-1999-mazda-626","title":{"rendered":"Door Latch 1999 mazda 626"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Door<\/p>\n

I need to replace the electrical-switch & relay<\/a> door jamb switch. Where is it located under hood. the problem I’m having is the door ajar light will not turn off. something is draining my battery.<\/p>\n

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RESPONSE<\/p>\n

The switch in an internal component of the door latch assembly(4). It is mounted inside the door.<\/p>\n

Door Latch Removal<\/h2>\n
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  1. Position door<\/span> glass in the up position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Remove front door<\/span> trim panel (23942) and windshield.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Unbolt the window regulator support bar from the door<\/span>, and slide th<\/span>e bar out of the way to gain access to the door<\/span> latch<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Check all hardware connections to front door<\/span> latch<\/span> (21812) and inside door<\/span> handle and service as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Remove upper end of front door<\/span> key cylinder rod from key cylinder lever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Open retainer attaching outside door<\/span> handle control rod to front\u00a0 latch<\/span>.\n
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              1. Disconnect electrical connector for door<\/span> ajar switch (attached to\u00a0 latch<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Disconnect electrical connector for the adjunct power door<\/span> latch<\/span> actuator (if equipped).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Remove three screws attaching front latch<\/span> to front door<\/span>.\n
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                    1. Remove front door<\/span> latch<\/span> (with pushbutton rod and key cylinder rod attached) from front door<\/span> cavity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                      1. Remove cable windshield and cable from\u00a0latch<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        1. To remove door<\/span> ajar switch, use a flat-blade screwdriver to gently<\/b> pry apart inner latch<\/span> casing while twisting<\/b> door<\/span> ajar switch clockwise (for RH\u00a0 latch<\/span>) or counterclockwise (for LH door<\/span> latch<\/span>) until switch releases. Remove door<\/span> ajar switch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                          1. To remove adjunct door<\/span> latch<\/span> actuator, release retaining tab on actuator and slide actuator off\u00a0latch<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                            1. Transfer components to new door<\/span> latch<\/span> as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                              I need to replace the electrical-switch & relay door jamb switch. Where is it located under hood. the problem I’m having is the door ajar light will not turn off. something is draining my battery. RESPONSE The switch in an internal component of the door latch assembly(4). It is mounted inside the door. 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