Why is my door ajar light always on?
Why is my door ajar light always on?
My door ajar light is on by my gauges when the key is in the ignition, no matter how many times I close the door. My dome light inside is always on too, even if you try to turn it off manually. Today, I went into work, my chime, dome light, and door ajar lights were all on. I come out of work 4 hours later, and my battery is dead.
What causes the door chime and dome light to go off?
The force of the screwdriver was enough to cause the “door ajar” indication to go off so then I was able to confirm that the problem was with the door latch and I knew which door was causing the problem. After that I just SOAKED the latch in WD-40 and the problem was solved.
How to fix a pesky door ajar light?
Replace BCM, connect battery and ensure its fully charged. Keep doors closed / do not open during this process. 1) Turn ignition to run position – then to crank BRIEFLY (do not start engine) then back to run position. 2) Observe security light on dash – after 10 minutes it should turn off.
How to fix a door ajar light on a Chevy?
Regardless if the the BCM is new or used from a yard it can be re-learned yourself by following this procedure. Replace BCM, connect battery and ensure its fully charged. Keep doors closed / do not open during this process. 1) Turn ignition to run position – then to crank BRIEFLY (do not start engine) then back to run position.
The force of the screwdriver was enough to cause the “door ajar” indication to go off so then I was able to confirm that the problem was with the door latch and I knew which door was causing the problem. After that I just SOAKED the latch in WD-40 and the problem was solved.
My door ajar light is on by my gauges when the key is in the ignition, no matter how many times I close the door. My dome light inside is always on too, even if you try to turn it off manually. Today, I went into work, my chime, dome light, and door ajar lights were all on. I come out of work 4 hours later, and my battery is dead.
Regardless if the the BCM is new or used from a yard it can be re-learned yourself by following this procedure. Replace BCM, connect battery and ensure its fully charged. Keep doors closed / do not open during this process. 1) Turn ignition to run position – then to crank BRIEFLY (do not start engine) then back to run position.
What does the ajar light mean on a car?
The door ajar light, contrary to its’ name, does not only mean a passenger door is open. In most vehicles, the warning sounds when the hood is not latched properly, or the trunk or liftgate are not closed properly.
