Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

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

Car door jamb switch installation.

This is where the door jamb switch bushings will be mounted. Reinstall the courtesy light switch back into its recess until it is flush with the panel. Reinstall the courtesy light switch. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches.

First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on. This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side. Installation is a breeze on your camaro trans am or any gm c.

Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws. Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb. Connect the ground wire to the grounding screw. Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch.

7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape. This location is perfect because the door presses the switch as it closes. At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets. Verify function of replacement courtesy light switch.

With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off. Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it. These triggers turn the interior cabin lighting on and off when the door is opened and closed.