Ford Forums
Register Classic Cars Garage Members List Calendar Arcade Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Ford Forums > Ford Trucks, Ford SUVs & Ford Vans > Ford Ranger
Reload this Page The door ajar bell

Ford Ranger More than two decades ago, the Ford Ranger debuted as an answer to various compact pickup trucks being made available by Japanese automakers. The Ranger was cleanly styled and offered with a choice of a 6-foot or 7-foot bed. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4-by-8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed.

» Advertisement
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-04-2009, 07:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
pdman will become famous soon enoughpdman will become famous soon enough
Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9
Level up: 6% Level up: 6% Level up: 6%
Activity: 80% Activity: 80% Activity: 80%
Red face The door ajar bell
I have 1999 ranger and the only problem i have is that the door ajar bell always sounds as soon as i open the the driver side door. If i leave the door open it makes noise and it drives me crazy. Is that normal. The passenger side door does not make any noise at all. I want to repair it. Can anyone give me some suggestion. It is appreciated, Thank you.
pdman is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2009, 10:06 AM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
blue beast's Avatar
 

Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: florida
Posts: 642
blue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to beholdblue beast is a splendid one to behold
Points: 3,108, Level: 23 Points: 3,108, Level: 23 Points: 3,108, Level: 23
Level up: 24% Level up: 24% Level up: 24%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
My buddy ripped the bell right off the pc board!! I wouldn't go that extreme. If it really
bugs you then a bit of epoxy filled into the hole on it will quiet it down ALOT!
__________________
1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 mtx


If you have intermittant running problems or a flat spot/buck/dying/cutting out while accelerating.
Do your self a favor and try some dedicated gas
line dryer, Double or even triple dose it, It's cheaper
then throwing parts at a problem that doesn't throw
codes!!
blue beast is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2009, 12:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
oldtimer35's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 210
oldtimer35 has a spectacular aura aboutoldtimer35 has a spectacular aura about
Points: 1,974, Level: 18 Points: 1,974, Level: 18 Points: 1,974, Level: 18
Level up: 12% Level up: 12% Level up: 12%
Activity: 40% Activity: 40% Activity: 40%
Default
I will assume (and you all know what that means) that you have removed the key from the ignition when this happens. It means that the contact in the key tumbler assembly is sticking, or at least shorting to ground. I would try using a penetrate on it, so the contact moves freely. Just use a small amount, as you don't want it dripping out forever. Spray it into the key slot at the ignition. If you can get the steering column cover off, then you might want to follow that up with some choke cleaner to remover the grime that has built up in it.
__________________
1998 Explorer Limited 5.0L
2004 F150 Lariet 5.4L 3V
35 Years of Garbage Information from Ford
ASE Master
L1 Certifed
Ford Engine Master
Now working in Parts
oldtimer35 is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2009, 02:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
It will make the noise if the key is left in. If the key is out read the post above.
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2009, 06:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
pdman will become famous soon enoughpdman will become famous soon enough
Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9
Level up: 6% Level up: 6% Level up: 6%
Activity: 80% Activity: 80% Activity: 80%
Default
I will try what oldtimer35 is suggesting and i will get back with a respond as soon as possible. Thank you very much guys....
pdman is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2009, 06:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
pdman will become famous soon enoughpdman will become famous soon enough
Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9
Level up: 6% Level up: 6% Level up: 6%
Activity: 80% Activity: 80% Activity: 80%
Default
Ok, i spray some WD-40 and still the bell is ringing. Any more ideas i am all ears. Thanks for your suggestions.
pdman is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-06-2009, 08:22 AM   #7 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
New ignition switch.
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-06-2009, 05:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
pdman will become famous soon enoughpdman will become famous soon enough
Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9
Level up: 6% Level up: 6% Level up: 6%
Activity: 80% Activity: 80% Activity: 80%
Default
Before, I play with the ignition switch i am going to take out the door panel and spray some WD-40 on the door lock switch. I heard from another forum that WD -40 does the trick most of the time. It states to spray on door lock to see if it can lose the connection. If that don't work then the switch is defected. So, i will try this on the weekend and see what happens. Once again thank alot.
pdman is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-07-2009, 08:31 AM   #9 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
Door lock switch has nothing to do with the chime. If you are driving and the door is closed and you hear the chime it would be your switch.
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 04-07-2009, 06:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
pdman will become famous soon enoughpdman will become famous soon enough
Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9 Points: 606, Level: 9
Level up: 6% Level up: 6% Level up: 6%
Activity: 80% Activity: 80% Activity: 80%
Default
The door lock switch has alot to do with it because as soon as i disconnected the chime stops ringing. So, I think i will leave it disconnected until i get another switch. Thanks to everyone whom gave me a response to find a solution to my problem.
pdman is offline   Reply With Quote

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

» Online Users: 138
9 members and 129 guests
andyfanshawe, dariem, fallenauthority, Feared_Futura, jsone, lry040, rescuetech476, stillwater, wbanner
Most users ever online was 509, 07-28-2009 at 01:07 AM.
» Stats
Members: 61,048
Threads: 38,262
Posts: 147,866
Top Poster: mark v (7,710)
Welcome to our newest member, wbanner
» Partner Sites
Shopping for new Ford can be a stressful experience especially if you don't have the right information. Our new car research center at CarEverything.com can help relieve this stress and bring the joy back to new car buying!

The Car Blog, or TCB for those who are acronymically inclined, is alive because some of today's top Web designers needed a place to drool and bitch about their motor vehicle obsessions.

Read the auto blog at Automotive.com to get the latest news and opinions, view the newest concept cars, and join discussions with auto experts from around the world.

Read the auto blog at Motor Trend Online for the latest auto industry news, expert opinions, vehicle photos, and more.

View Ford recalls online; don't get caught off guard with a breakdown, learn about the latest official new and used car recalls at autorecalls.us

Join other Envoy Enthusiasts and chat about your GMC Envoy SLE, SLT, Denali and XUV. We are a growing community and would like to here from you.
» Advertisement
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.1.0


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0


Contact Us - Welcome to the Ford Forums - Archive - Top