Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets.

Car door jamb switch installation.

Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws. Step 1 plan the location of the switch it is best for the switch to be installed above the door hinge. Verify function of replacement courtesy light switch. This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side.

Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it. 7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape. Installation is a breeze on your camaro trans am or any gm c. These triggers turn the interior cabin lighting on and off when the door is opened and closed.

With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off. Photo 7 8 close the door and make a mark on both the door jamb and the door. Reinstall the courtesy light switch. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed.

Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb. This location is perfect because the door presses the switch as it closes. Photo 8 9 with the door still closed draw a line along the inner edge of the door on the masking tape. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on.

Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch. This is where the door jamb switch bushings will be mounted. It is easier to verify the function of the replacement courtesy light switch before reinstalling it back into the door jamb.