Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

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

Car door jamb switch installation.

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. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. Reinstall the courtesy light switch.

Reinstall the courtesy light switch back into its recess until it is flush with the panel. Installation is a breeze on your camaro trans am or any gm c. 7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape. This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side.

Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on. Photo 7 8 close the door and make a mark on both the door jamb and the door. Step 1 plan the location of the switch it is best for the switch to be installed above the door hinge. With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off.

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. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches. Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws.

At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets. These triggers turn the interior cabin lighting on and off when the door is opened and closed. Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it.