Door jamb dome light switch punched through door

[chetma]

My door jamb dome light switch has punched through the door and the dome light no longer comes on due to the switch always getting stuck. Before I go and do something stupid has anyone else had success in fixing this without welding. I was almost thinking about drilling a hole and then kinda counter sinking a screw into there to have the plunger hit something to activate the light. Good idea or bad. Thanks

[gunrac]

my ol' 85' has been shot for yrs.     mine does still work off the lite switch tho.....matter of personal preference I guess.....maybe JB weld a small piece of thin sheet metal over the hole.

[chetma]

I have tried the jb weld route and it lasts about 3 door slams. And then cracks off. Thanks though

[zieg85]

rivet a small panel to the door

[DanMcG]

I was almost thinking about drilling a hole and then kinda counter sinking a screw into there to have the plunger hit something to activate the light.

I'd do the same but with an elevator bolt.

[VileZambonie]

Replace the switch and glue on a blank with adhesive sealant. Let it dry overnight.

[Jerr-conn]

Chetma , just saw your post from dec, 2016. I think you have the best idea to drill and c' sink
For a  flat head bolt to fix your door switch. Anything else would look Cobbled.

[75gmck25]

When I bought some add-on courtesy lights they came with new door switches.  However, the diameter for the threaded portion was larger than the original ones in the truck.

I ended up cleaning and re-using the original switches.  However, I could have drilled and tapped the door fitting for a larger diameter switch, which might fix your problem.

Bruce

[kcwis]

Any idea where I can find the switches with the larger diameter?  Mine are stripped out.