2001 Ford Focus Trunk Ajar Light

2001 FORD FOCUS
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I am tired of seeing the door ajar light on because I failed to SLAM the trunk. What wil it take to disable the switch for the trunk only. I see where the wires go into the trunk lid.
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dennis
Feb 19, 2006 at 5:33 AM
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The lid has to be slammed for a reason. You do not want to partially close the lid due to potential for water leaks.
A minor adjustment of the latch/lock may do away with you problem.
Feb 19, 2006 at 5:51 AM

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Do not disable the trunk ajar switch. Make a minor adjustment to the trunk latch or lock so the lid closes fully without being slammed, reducing the risk of water leaks from a partially closed lid.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Ford Focus wants to disable only the trunk ajar switch because the door ajar light stays on unless the trunk is slammed. The expert advises against disabling the switch and recommends a minor latch or lock adjustment so the lid closes fully, noting that a partially closed trunk can allow water leaks.

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