Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it.

Car door jamb switch installation.

Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off. Reinstall the courtesy light switch.

Verify function of replacement courtesy light switch. Photo 8 9 with the door still closed draw a line along the inner edge of the door on the masking tape. Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch. This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side.

These triggers turn the interior cabin lighting on and off when the door is opened and closed. At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets. Step 1 plan the location of the switch it is best for the switch to be installed above the door hinge. Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb.

7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape. Connect the ground wire to the grounding screw. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on.

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. Photo 7 8 close the door and make a mark on both the door jamb and the door.