Dome light stays on

Tiny
YOURSELF
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  • 1998 FORD MUSTANG
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 86,000 MILES
Interior dome light remains on all the time. I disconnected the negative battery
terminal to prevent draining the battery. I cannot locate the door dome light switch. Also the door chime chimes when key is ignition, doors closed, engine running and not running.
Thank you for your help!
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 5:29 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The dome light switch is integrated into the headlight switch dimmer, try turning the knob that control the dash lights to see if you feel a slight click. Please let me know.
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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Found and fixed problem. The door dome light switch plunger was jammed.
So I went to a local auto parts and bought/replaced switch. Tested satisfactory.
Thank you Ken and everyone from 2carpros.
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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  • 1989 FORD MUSTANG
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I checked both doors, nothing stuck in them. The key alarm works with the door open so it's not the door
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make sure it isn't turned on at the switch. If it isn't and all door switches are good, then there has to be a short to power. Basically, the light is getting power from a different circuit because wires have shorted.
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It doesn't have a switch
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Door switches are integral in the latch.
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)

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