Drivers side interior door panel for 01 mustang gt convertible. How do the switches attach to the panel when replacing them. Right now mine aren't attached it appears broken

Switch ! is there power to the switch ,when switched on is there power on other side ?

I f you've checked your fuses/fusible links then it's most likely the headlight switch is shot/melted on the backside of switch. I've replaced mine twice and a few times on other mustangs 1987-1993. To remove the switch you will need 2 small Flathead screwdrivers, there are two locking tabs on the side of the switch that must be pressed in at the same time pulling out towards the rear of the car will get the switch out. Then remove the switch from the tab or tabs holding the switch to the harness. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage. Replace in reverse I've attached a picture of replacement part. Good Luck

This is a manufactures bulletin


SUBJECT:
Inoperative Right Front Door Switches OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the right door interior handle. The loss of ALL functions may occur when attempting to control them from any of the switches located on the right door due to electrostatic discharge through the right door interior handle. The right door interior handle must be replaced to protect the switch module from static electricity. The new handle is more resistant to electrostatic discharge. MODELS:
2004 - 2008 (CS) Pacifica SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a permanent loss in ability to actuate ALL of the following functions from the right door switches: ^ Power door locks. ^ Right power mirror. ^ Right power seat adjustments. ^ Right power window control. ^ Right heated mirrors. ^ Memory functions associated with the listed systems on right side (if applicable). ^ Loss of communication with the right door switch module to Scan Tool: DIAGNOSIS:
Perform a "Hard Reset of the right door switch module. This may be accomplished by removing all power (including memory keep alive power) from the right door switch module by unplugging the module power connector. Alternatively, vehicle power may be interrupted by removing the negative battery terminal when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. If after performing the hard reset functions of the right door switches return perform the Repair Procedure.


PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the right door trim panel
3. Remove the door tweeter speaker. Refer to the service information in TechCONNECT. Refer to 8 - Electrical > Audio > Speaker > Removal (Fig 1). 4. Remove the power seat switch. Refer to the service information in TechCONNECT. Refer to 8 - Electrical > Power Seats > right Seat Switch > Removal. 5. Replace the right door interior handle, p/n 05170261AA, as described on Mopar Instruction Sheet K6855628 included in the handle kit. 6. Install the power seat switch. 7. Install the door tweeter speaker. 8. Install the right door trim panel. 9. Connect the negative battery cable.

only tow thing can cause the problem , roof lamp or any doors switch or lock, check first replace light, then disconnect all door lock wire one by one and try light is going off or not, if not then problem with electric control module.

try e-bay , lkq auto parts or this one
mpsautosalvage.com.tons of mustang parts!!!!

you cant do it yourself because if iam not mistaken its a module ......ie the vehicle has no wires only a feed wire and a bus line which recieves a computer signal ,to activate the whatever.Hence its a dealer only job because as the door locks are inside the door this means that the software can be encrypted as its classed as security .

please rate if this helps. Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The interior trim component Removal and Installation procedures generally apply to all models. If some of the steps do not apply to the particular models being serviced, proceed to the next step. Trim Panels, Door Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not pry front door trim panel (23942). Prying on front door trim panel will break the hook retainers.
   Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel (23712) away from front door trim panel .
   
   
   
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 23713 Front Door Trim Panel Finish Panel 2 17B676 Outside Rear View Mirror Control 3 14028 Door Lock Switch 4 55928-S55 Screw (5 Req'd) 5 14529 Window Regulator Control Switch 6 23942 Front Door Trim Panel

1. Disconnect wires from front door lock switches (14017), outside rear view mirror controls (17B676) and window regulator control switches (14529) , if equipped; remove front door trim panel finish panel.

1. Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
   
   Trim Panels, Door
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 20124 Front Door 2 23942 Front Door Trim Panel 3 383356-S100 Nut (2 Req'd Each Side) 4 56903-S58 Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)

1. Remove interior lamp lens cover.

1. Remove screw through interior lamp opening.

1. Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.

1. Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door (20125) , and lift bottom hooks from front door.

1. Disconnect window regulator jumper wire (14A630) .

1. Remove front door trim panel.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

check the pwer switch. if you don't detect any sign of live. then you have to open the door panel to check the motor. most likely the motor or the "T" rail cable is broken.

Exterior Mirror Removal and Installation
All vehicles

1. NOTE: Left side exterior mirror shown, right side similar.
   Remove the interior door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the inside door handle bezel from the trim panel.

1. Remove the window switch assembly.

1. Disconnect the window switch and power door lock electrical connectors.

1. Remove the upper trim panel screw at the window switch opening.

1. Remove the lower trim panel screws.

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the door trim panel, do not pull directly outward for this step.
   Lift the door trim panel by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.

1. Disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.

1. Remove the trim panel.

1. Remove the weather shield.

Vehicles with power, heated or approach lamp equipped exterior mirrors

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

All vehicles

1. Remove the bolts.

1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror (17682).