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    Offline Red R/T

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    SE door jamb plunger question?
    « on: June 02, 2010 - 08:03:34 PM »
    Ok, on the SE models there is a door jamb plunger that controls a warning light in the overhead console.  I don't know which warning light it controls but a bigger problem is ----- my car is a SE but does not have the plungers in the door jambs.  We have looked inside the jamb for signs that they were there but not even a hint.  The question is, did all SE's have them (plungers)?  The car is original as far as the body is concerned and I can't find the holes or where they might have been.  There is one wire that terminates in a female spade conector and looks like it would conect to a plunger.  There is just enough wire to reach the location if it existed.  Any help or comments are welcome.  I have a file pic of the plunger I'm talking about.
    « Last Edit: June 02, 2010 - 08:13:54 PM by Red R/T »
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #1 on: June 02, 2010 - 09:55:35 PM »
     :dunno: :clueless: first I ever heard of one in that location???
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    Offline PlumCrazyRTSE

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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #2 on: June 02, 2010 - 10:23:09 PM »
    I thought all SE's had them.  I don't recall ever seeing one without.  They're for the Door Ajar indicator light.  I assume your car has the overhead console?   

    It may have just been a screw-up on the assemble line.
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010 - 11:33:44 PM »
    Quote from: PlumCrazyRTSE on June 02, 2010 - 10:23:09 PM
    I thought all SE's had them.  I don't recall ever seeing one without.  They're for the Door Ajar indicator light.  I assume your car has the overhead console?   

    It may have just been a screw-up on the assemble line.

    Yes they are for Door ajar. That is the right location. Gran Coupes had em too. any E body with over head had them. I have 2 but both were broken. Just have the screw in piece and no spring tips that fit inside.
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #4 on: June 03, 2010 - 10:58:06 AM »
    No sign of bodywork.  Really strange since the wire is present, the car is a SE, Overhead console is present, all seams in the back half are factory.  It has me and the bodyman stumped.  I guess the only thing we can do now is locate the correct spot and add them.  I have another SE overhead harness to reference and it has the small plungers on it.  Unfortunately they are no longer functional.  If anybody has an extra set I would be interested in buying them.
    Thanks for confirmation that we aren't crazy.
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #5 on: June 04, 2010 - 10:06:10 AM »
    Ok, I found another switch at Advanced Auto that is very close to the original.  With very little modification it will work fine I think.  I'm posting pictures just in case anyone else needs this part.  In the pic you will see the original on the left and the new on the right.  I also included a pic of the new switch with the box and part number.  Guess I will just have to drill the holes in the rear door jamb to install. 
    Resized pics.
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #6 on: June 04, 2010 - 10:41:45 PM »
    Dont forget to take the black sleeving off befor you close the door the first time... :faint:  :-X
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #7 on: June 05, 2010 - 01:48:21 AM »
     my cuda has holes in that location.  Its no SE obviously, so what to do with these holes... :clueless: 
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #8 on: June 05, 2010 - 09:18:03 AM »
    But is it a Gran Coupe?
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #9 on: June 05, 2010 - 09:27:07 AM »
    nope,  bs23
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #10 on: June 05, 2010 - 07:00:23 PM »
    I need one of those , I will see if I can cross the part as we do not have Advance Auto up here
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #11 on: June 05, 2010 - 08:04:55 PM »
    Quote from: dutch on June 05, 2010 - 09:27:07 AM
    nope,  bs23

    I don't have my books handy, but I believe there were Gran Coupe cudas as well as base model BP's. I'm betting on an A-code. Does your car have a fender tag or build sheet?

    Thanks for the switch info, Red!   :2thumbs:
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #12 on: June 05, 2010 - 09:27:03 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 05, 2010 - 07:00:23 PM
    I need one of those , I will see if I can cross the part as we do not have Advance Auto up here
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #13 on: June 06, 2010 - 10:13:26 AM »
    Quote from: quapman on June 05, 2010 - 08:04:55 PM
    I don't have my books handy, but I believe there were Gran Coupe cudas as well as base model BP's. I'm betting on an A-code. Does your car have a fender tag or build sheet?


    no bs or ftag.   I`m pretty sure it did come with an overhead console though.  what`s an A-code?
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    Re: SE door jamb plunger question?
    « Reply #14 on: June 06, 2010 - 11:31:18 AM »
    "A" codes on fender tags and sheets typically denote ordered "packages".

    A78 in 1971 would get you the "SE" package on a Challenger (formal roof, upper console, etc.).

    I don't find one for cudas, so I guess you'd just find a C26 for upper formed consolette.

    C codes are for interior and mats.
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