Help your vehicle tell when a door, liftgate glass or trunk is open with the Standard Ignition Door Jamb Switch, part number DS-852. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford Explorer and 1997 Ford F-250, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
DS-852 is cataloged as a door jamb switch, liftgate glass ajar switch and trunk open warning switch, and it is listed for both front and rear positions. It reports whether the opening is open or closed, and the vehicle uses that signal for interior lighting and ajar warnings.
Signs this switch may need replacing include interior lights that stay on or won't come on, or a door ajar warning that won't clear or never appears. Wiring and other parts can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit first. If a failed switch is the cause, DS-852 replaces it. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of vehicles.
Interchange: S1066 · SW1377 · DJ6158 · F3LY14018A · F3LY14018B · F5DZ14018AA · SW2434A · SW5148 · SW5528 · XF1Z14018AA
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Is this the right Explorer switch for a 2003 Ford Explorer?
Yes. DS-852 is listed for the 2003 Ford Explorer and also fits the 1997 Ford F-150 and F-250. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your vehicle.
What does a door jamb switch do?
It detects whether a door, liftgate glass or trunk is open or closed. The vehicle uses that signal to control interior lighting and ajar warnings, depending on the application.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
Interior lights that stay on or won't come on, or an ajar warning that won't clear, can mean the switch has failed. Diagnose the circuit first, because wiring faults can cause the same signs.
How is the DS-852 tested?
Standard Ignition states that every unit is 100% tested to verify both its mechanical and electrical switching performance.
What are the switch's conductors made of?
The manufacturer lists copper alloy conductors. They are designed for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
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