The interior lights of my 98 sable remain on while driving and turn off 30 minutes after the car is turned off. What is causing this to happen?
Feb 26, 2006 at 5:14 AM
1998 Mercury Sable Interior Lights Stay On
JEFF SHILLING
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it might possibly be the door jam switch shorting out
Feb 26, 2006 at 5:15 AM
The micro switches get gummed up and stick. Spray the heck out of them with WD40 and see if it solves the issue.
Good luck and let us know. :)
Good luck and let us know. :)
Feb 26, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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Suggested Repair
Spray the door jamb micro switches thoroughly with WD-40. They can get gummed up and stick, which can keep the interior lights on.
Conversation Summary
A 1998 Mercury Sable owner reports the interior lights stay on while driving and turn off about 30 minutes after the car is shut off. A reply suggested a shorted door jamb switch. The expert said the micro switches get gummed up and stick, and recommended spraying them with WD-40 to see if that fixes the problem.