Where is the switch for the door ajar light?
Where is the switch for the door ajar light?
The switch is that black bar looking thing that is down by the hinge that goes into the door when you close it. Spray in bar thing so it gets to the switch inside the door with some WD and you should be good to go. Search the forum link above for “door ajar light” and read a few of the threads. Click to expand…
Why does the door ajar light stay on after closing all doors?
I have a 2004 Explorer with 70k miles on it. I haven’t had any problems until now. The problem is when I get into the truck and close the door, the “door ajar” light says on as well as all the interior lights. After backing out of my driveway and going down the road 50feet or so the “door ajar” and interior lights go off.
How can I tell if my door ajar light is bad?
Use an ohm meter to check the 2 pins of the pin switch. Watch on the meter if you see it change when you push the pin switch in and out. If the meter does nothing with the pin in and out, you have that switch is bad.
Where is the pin switch on a car door?
To access a pin switch, you need to remove the door panel and peel the door waterproof sheet. Then you need to remove the cable, electrical cable plug, and the latch that hook to the mechanical lock and remove the screws those hold the lock. The pin switch is mounted on the lock. It’s easy to be removed.
Why does the door ajar light stay on after closing the door?
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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.
Is it safe to drive with door ajar warning light on?
In most cases, it’s safe to drive your vehicle with the door ajar warning light illuminated, as long as you have checked that all of the doors and the trunk are securely closed. But if your interior lights remain on, that’s a different story.
What can I do if my car door is ajar?
Repair any structural causes: Vehicles that have had crash damage to their doors may have switches that don’t shut off properly when the doors are closed. This can also happen to older vehicles, whose doors may have sagged and are out of alignment. A mechanic or a body shop can repair the doors.
