BigMike Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 ive got this annoying a$$ electrical problem, ever time i turn right or blast my sub my vanity lights flicker on and off like strobes. the first time it happened is was like wtf? :confused: and now all i am is pissed :furious: cause its freakin annoying. i think its the rear door switch but im no sure, you guys have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Pull the bulb? Seriously though, no idea, could try manually pushin the door close switch and seeing what happens when you drive around. process of elimination I guess. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 I'd guess rear hatch switch first. Turn up the bass, get out, shut the door and watch from the rear to see when the light comes on. Push on the hatch and see if it quits doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted December 27, 2004 Author Share Posted December 27, 2004 its sporatic when im just parked, and constantly flickering on and off when i make right turns, i figure its just the switches aging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorkon Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I had the same problem -- it was the switch for the hatch, so I disconnected it. If you pull the plastic hatch panel off you can reach down into the hatch door and wiggle the switch to see if this is your problem. If so, you can either replace the switch or disconnect it. If you disconnect it the vanity lights will obviously not turn on when you open your hatch, but you can always switch them on manually. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I wrapped a little electrical tape around the bar that the latch grabs. It was enough to push the switch a little farther and eliminate the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'll have to open mine up and see, but isn't that rear hatch switch adjustable? Like, loosen a locknut then screw it in a little then tighten the locknut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reido Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 I wrapped a little electrical tape around the bar that the latch grabs. It was enough to push the switch a little farther and eliminate the problem. I had the exact same problem and used the exact same solution. But my tape couldn't take the abuse. Guess I shouldn't be so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted January 14, 2005 Author Share Posted January 14, 2005 yea it is adjustable, i found out it was the rear hatch switch. i raised it up but left it in the origianl position. i put some washers under the catch to raise it. now it works fine. after many nights of my truck being a rolling rave i got tired and tore out all the door switches and then took out the rear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I did the tape also, and just replace every one in awhile since I rarely use the hatch. I believe there was originally a plastic sleeve on there, but its long gone. The latch plate thing is adjustable too, but it wouldn't go far enough to solve the problem. Junkyard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelard of Bath Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Or some plastic tubing from the hardware store? Cut an inch long piece, slit it down the middle, slip it on there...worked for me on the door strikers of an old truck once I unplugged the switch in the Pathfinder though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbreitwieser Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I had the same problem, I disconnected mine, no flicker since, beware, It disables your sensor for the alarm for the rear hatch...I can open my hatch any time I want without turning off the alarm.... Could be a problem for you guys with huge bass boxes and whatnot just waiting to be lifted!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stormteam Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 The electric tape around the latch worked best for me, thanks k9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Rear Hatch Fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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