Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb.

Car door jamb switch installation. Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch. At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets. It is easier to verify the function of the replacement courtesy light switch before reinstalling it back into the door jamb. Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws.

With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off. This is where the door jamb switch bushings will be mounted. Photo 8 9 with the door still closed draw a line along the inner edge of the door on the masking tape. Reinstall the courtesy light switch.

Verify function of replacement courtesy light switch. Installation is a breeze on your camaro trans am or any gm c. This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side. 7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape.

Step 1 plan the location of the switch it is best for the switch to be installed above the door hinge. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches. Reinstall the courtesy light switch back into its recess until it is flush with the panel.

This location is perfect because the door presses the switch as it closes. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. Connect the ground wire to the grounding screw.