Do your interior lights stay on?

[32valvesftw]

This fix was posted on CF buy I did not see it here. Mine did this morning and the fix was really simple so I thought I would pass it on. The lock cylinder key slot was not vertical, it was partly turned. I straightened the key slot and all fixed.

[Dynomite]

Good stuff there 32valvesftw.....appreciate the information :thumbsup:

[tf95ZR1]

Door key cylinder?
Most of the time our interior lights stay on
is due to faulty door/rear hatch switches.
The plungers contacts corrode or wear.

[32valvesftw]

Yes the key lock cylinder. From what I read, (note I have not verified) there is a switch on the lock cylinder and when the cylinders are worn they may not return to vertical, thereby keeping the switch closed. I was gonna pull the wiring diagram to see what the arrangement is but have not yet, as I was so happy it was a quick fix, I moved on to something else. I thought the other switches were the likely culprit as well. I tested this theory with the door closed, if I move the slot past vertical about 20 degrees the lights will come on and stay on until the slot is vertical.
Now that I think about it, one would either need a switch on the lock cylinder or on the locking mechanism if you wanted the lights to come on before you opened the door.

Door key cylinder?
Most of the time our interior lights stay on
is due to faulty door/rear hatch switches.
The plungers contacts corrode or wear.