For those who are not mobility challenged, look at the outside of your van towards the rear panel. The is an rectangle opening for the door side cable slide. Tucked in the back of the opening about 1-2 inches is the micro switch, with a tiny nipple on it. Its metal and travels in and out, except when its frozen when it sticks closed. The nice thing about it today is all new vans have a similar micro switch with a boot the covers the nipple and prevents icing. Braun/IMS, does not provide the new switch for the older applications. Shame, eh? I hope this helps. (bill is in the mail as I type) Best Wishes In a message dated 12/21/2010 4:34:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
i replace the door contacts regularly because i live on a dirt road that causes them to wear. do you know where this switch is located? is it on the door because there is a black rubber thing around the pillars but it wears out quicky as well. i'm about 1 1/2 hrs from the dealer the ramp problem is a new one though. it goes out fine but doesn't want to lift up to close. sometimes it works fine however. i'm guessing it needs silicone spray as well..... thanks nicki -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:43 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IMS RampVan There a limit switch that is sticking in the wet, humid, freezing weather. IMS should have used a rubber boot on that switch but they did not. Your Braun Dealer can show you exactly were it is. Spray enough silicone so it doesn't freeze. When the micro switch is in the closed position it thinks the door IS closed. Check the door contacts on the B pillar to be sure they are not corroded. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/21/2010 11:04:48 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Anyone have problems in the winter with your door not closing completely? It gets cold and my van's door and ramp stop functioning correctly. Nicki
