Common questions

How can I tell which door has a problem?

How can I tell which door has a problem?

To determine which door has the problem, open each door with the key in the on position. The door that does not make a chime is the problem door. Remember that the drivers door makes a different sound. This video should help you with the door panel removal. Was this answer helpful? One of the sensors might be failing or broken.

Why is the FOB on my car door not working?

If it’s not sending a signal, the fob will likely have to be replaced. A fuse is blown: If one door doesn’t work, but others do, the problem could be a blown fuse. Replacing the fuse will correct the problem. This is a cheap and easy fix.

Why is my door ajar light not going out?

Remember to only have 1 door open at a time when you do this. If the light doesn’t go out then you may have a faulty door switch or the wiring to one switch may have shorted out to the chassis. The trick is to find out which one.

What causes a power door lock to fail?

Power door locks are prone to failures due to electrical interruptions, corrosion, broken wires or blown fuses.

To determine which door has the problem, open each door with the key in the on position. The door that does not make a chime is the problem door. Remember that the drivers door makes a different sound. This video should help you with the door panel removal. Was this answer helpful? One of the sensors might be failing or broken.

Remember to only have 1 door open at a time when you do this. If the light doesn’t go out then you may have a faulty door switch or the wiring to one switch may have shorted out to the chassis. The trick is to find out which one.

Where are the switches on the door ajar?

Lonnie, the door Ajar switches are on the inside of the door (see attached diagram). To replace it you will have to remove the door panel, the water barrier etc.

Why is there no movement in my door lock?

Find out why a lack of any movement in door locks is most likely a result of a blown fuse with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on troubleshooting car problems. Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years. Loading…

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