New Courtesy lamp switch is too long to let the door close.

Goldilocks77 · Jul 23, 2024

I have a 77 C20 long bed. My passenger side courtesy lamp switch in the door frame isn’t working. I tried to clean it and refurbish it with contact cleaner but the contacts are shot. I’ve ordered two sets of switches from two different vendors and they are both oversized. The sleeve that the contract slides into is longer than the original so once installed, the door makes contact with the solid sleeve and won’t allow the door to close. Who makes new switches that are identical in dimension to the oem so I can resolve this issue. Maybe a trick or modification to the switch? Anybody else encounter this nonsense?

Goldilocks77 · Jul 23, 2024

Here’s the original

Ricko1966 · Jul 23, 2024

I think I'd cut the offending tube to match the O.E. switch with a dremel or hacksaw,then cut an equal amount from the stem of the switch,to use,while I looked for a new switch

Matt69olds · Jul 23, 2024

The grounding sleeve is a tight press fit into the switch housing. It self adjusts when you close the door.

Slowly close the door, the sleeve will slide ito the housing and stop where needed.

idahovette · Jul 24, 2024

^^^^^^THIS @Matt69olds is right!!^^^^^^^^^

Goldilocks77 · Jul 24, 2024

Well I’ll be damned. Thanks @Matt69olds! I’ll give that a shot. I was worried about denting the door or the frame or both. Glad I asked. This is my first post on one of these threads. Seems like a great tool. Glad I did.

New Courtesy lamp switch is too long to let the door close.

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