aa7kn

I have a 1991 jeep XJ with a bad drivers side front door, door jamb switch. I want to replace it but for the life of me I can't see a way to get to it to remove and install one. can any one give me some advise on how to change the door jamb switch...thanks in advance.....

wiggles

Are you referring to the little push button that turns and the lights and warning buzzers? If so it has a little nut on it, undo that and it should come out.

CompleteCherokee

make sure it doesn't spin too much when installing, as there are wires on the back of it

aa7kn

Yes, it is the push door jamb switch that turns on and off the dome light and buzzer. I see the nut on it, that's not the problem, it seems to be installed from the inside, pushed through the hole and the nut installed to hold it in place...how do you get to the inside to get the switch out ? there's a little hole behind the fender around where the door hinges are...is that where you have to get to ? or is there a way to get to it from the inside behind the kick panel...I haven't found a way yet...thanks

Roler

this is what you're dealing with...(see if I can find a bigger picture)
Once the nut is loose, you should be able to get it out.

Roler

Better. Here , this is how it will end up coming out...(pic from NAXJA)

aa7kn

thanks Roler for the photo...BUT, how do you get to the inside to remove the inside nut ? that's my problem...I can't find a way to get to the inside to loosen the nut...thanks for the photo it helps me to see what it looks like, Can I get to the switch from behind the mess of wires and stuff behind the drivers side kick panel ?

Bustedback

It just screws into the door jamb, there is no nut inside.

Turbo X_J

Disconnect the battery before attempting electrical repairs.

Demonoid369

Got to ask, have you just tried to loosen the nut? You are over complicating this. Many have taken these out because they go doorless(me included) its not hard

Firestorm500

Believe it or not, my '87 still has the little accordion rubber boots on my door jamb switches.

Bustedback

You're a liar! A filthy, stinking liar! LOL

Roler

Until now you had some credit Fire, but that throws it all overboard. Thinking we would believe that...tss .

Firestorm500

The next time I have it with me, I'll take a picture and post it.

I'll prove all you naysayers wrong.

Bustedback

Exactly something a liar would say.