How to Remove ground effects under doors - 2005 Hyundai Tiburon

door switch broken or wire shorted to ground. it happens sometimes. remove switch (sometimes screw hidden under rubber cover) to see if removing switch fixes it. if it does replace switch

find the fuse box and remove the radio fuse .it should either be numbered or named. and the fuse box is under the bonnet or under the dashboard.but check that the fuse you remove is ONLY for the radio and not other operations also.

Remove the bulb from under the hood this will brack the cirecut and if the inside lights goes out its a bad bulb there is no system that is that specfic to the hood light that will effect how the vehicle runs. But its kind of like my refrigerator is that light on with the door closed . I couldn't resist saying that .Not to make sport of you its likely a shorted connection at the bulb a ground issue or a bad bulb it can't have any big effect on the vehicle running correctely

disconnect negative ground cable remove glove box door remove lower panel remove under panel remove glove box on the right sliver box

GM Full-Size Trucks 1988-1998 Repair Information Doors - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

R/V Series
See Figures 1, 2 and 3
If the door being removed is to be reinstalled, matchmark the hinge position.

1. If the door is to be replaced with a new one, remove the trim panels weathersheets and all molding.
   

Fig. 1: Door hinge-R/V Series

1. If the door is to be replaced with a new one, remove the glass, locks and latches.
2. If equipped with a wiring harness, remove the trim panel and disconnect the harness. Guide the wiring out of the door.
3. Support the door and remove the hinge-to-body attaching bolts. Lift the door from the truck.
4. Install the door.
5. Perform the alignment procedures indicated below.
   

Fig. 2: Door hinge components-C/K Series



Fig. 3: Removing the hinge spring


C/K Series

1. On trucks with power components in the door, disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. On trucks with power components in the door, remove the cowl side vent cover.
3. On trucks with power components in the door, disconnect the wiring going to the door, under the dash panel. Feed the wiring through the door pillar.
4. Cover the door hinge spring with a heavy towel. Using tool J-36604 or its equivalent, insert the blades of the tool between the spring coils and turn the barrel nut to compress and hold the spring. Remove the spring using the tool.
5. Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
6. Using a plastic or rubber mallet and locking pliers, remove the lower hinge pin.
7. Install a bolt through the lower hinges to hold the door while removing the upper hinge pin.
8. Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
9. Remove the upper hinge pin.
10. Support the door and remove the bolt from the lower hinge.
    

To install:

1. Position the door and install the bolt in the lower hinge.
2. Install the upper hinge pin. with the pointed end up.
3. Install a new upper hinge pin retainer.
4. Remove the bolt from the lower hinges.
5. Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed end down.
6. Install a new lower hinge pin retainer.
7. Using tool J-36604, install the hinge spring.
8. On trucks with power components in the door, connect the wiring going to the door, under the dash panel. Feed the wiring through the door pillar.
9. On trucks with power components in the door, install the cowl side vent cover.
10. On trucks with power components in the door, connect the battery ground cable.

ADJUSTMENTSee Figure 4 The holes for the hinges are oversized to provide for latitude in alignment. Align the door hinges first, then the striker.
C/K series utilize hinges that are welded to the door and frame. No adjustment is possible except when replacement hinges have been installed.



Fig. 4: Door adjustment check points

1. If a door is being installed, first mount the door and tighten the hinge bolts lightly.
   

If the door has not been removed, determine which hinge bolts must be loosed to effect alignment.

1. Loosen the necessary bolts just enough to allow the door to be moved with a padded prybar.
2. Move the door in small movements and check the fit after each movement.
   

Be sure that there is no binding or interference with adjacent panels.

1. Repeat this procedure until the door is properly aligned.

R/V Series:
Door edge-to-rocker panel: 6mm Door edge-to-roof panel: 5mm Door edge-to-rear pillar: 5mm Door edge-to-front pillar: 2mm
C/K Series:
Door edge-to-rocker panel: 6mm Door edge-to-roof panel: 6mm Door edge-to-rear pillar: 4mm Door edge-to-front pillar: 7mm Door front edge-to-fender: 5mm

1. Tighten all the bolts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).

Shims may be either fabricated or purchased to install behind the hinges as an aid in alignment.

Hope this help, TY for using Fixya (remember comment and rated this). Good luck.

try this, put the key in the drivers side door then turn the key to open position as th same time lift up the door handle . if this does not work then jack up the car , and with jumper cables hooked them to the starter--red to solinod of starter and the ground to any good ground.then hook the other end to another vehicle.keep in mind all the safety precautions!Then try the door with the key in normal operation.Your battwery is dead.!

For the dash lights and door light, there is probably a faulty door ajar switch, those are known to go bad. I believe this is part of the door latch. The only way for you to figure out which one is to pull the interior door trim off and disconnect the electrical connector on the latch. There should be only two wire connector which if jumped or opened gives ground or takes ground away from the module, turning on or off the lights. Start with the driver's door and move on to the next most often used door. To test the circuit to the gem will need an ohmmeter and a wiring diagram. If the circuit to gem is good, probably a bad GEM. For the high beam, replace the multifunction switch. That's the lever on the left of the steering wheel. Just remove the screws under the column shroud, remove the switch and replace. Those are known to go bad.

sounds like a ground issue to me have all grounds checked could be jus bad ground.

check the battery ground wire for tight and clean on the engine
check both battery terminals are clean and tight
the problem is from a loose /broken wire that is moving when the engine reacts to load ( engine mount failure )
on some other makes it can be traced to the cam position or crank position wires broken or bare