Why does the door ajar light come on?
It sounds obvious, but having an open door is one of the most common culprits of a “door ajar” light. The door doesn’t have to be wide open for the light to come on. Check to make sure that all doors are closed completely, as a door that’s open just a slight amount can trigger this light. If this wasn’t the issue, move on to Step 2.
Why is my left rear door ajar while driving?
When I put the truck in gear the CID reads that the Left Rear Door Is Ajar. I cannot set the alarm, the interior lights stay on while I’m driving and the doors will not lock. This past weekend I took the door apart.
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.
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.
It sounds obvious, but having an open door is one of the most common culprits of a “door ajar” light. The door doesn’t have to be wide open for the light to come on. Check to make sure that all doors are closed completely, as a door that’s open just a slight amount can trigger this light. If this wasn’t the issue, move on to Step 2.
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.
When I put the truck in gear the CID reads that the Left Rear Door Is Ajar. I cannot set the alarm, the interior lights stay on while I’m driving and the doors will not lock. This past weekend I took the door apart.
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.
Are there open door messages when the doors are closed?
Re: Open door messages when they are closed. No the dome andmap lights are off. Re: Open door messages when they are closed. I was going to suggest the door light switch. I guess it can’t be that if the lights do not come on. Time to get a wiring diagram and see what it could be.
Why does the door ajar warning keep coming on?
Over the life of the vehicle, it is possible for the door ajar warning to stay on even when the doors are, in fact, not ajar. The door ajar warning staying on is usually caused by a bad door jamb switch. Here are the most common symptoms when the door jamb switch has failed, or the door ajar warning stays on.
Why does the open door indicator light not flash?
Hi and welcome to JustAnswer, The reason the indicator lights don’t flash is because the car thinks you still have a door or boot open. Fix the open door light fault and the indicators will flash again.
Why does the open door light stay on when all doors are shut?
If there is no continuity then the switch is faulty. If all door switches test ok then the fault most probably lies within the tailgate latch. Early models had a separate switch attached to the latch unit while later ones have the switch built in.
Why does the door open warning light keep coming on?
Although this is a relatively simple system, there are a few odd faults that can occur with the switch causing the door open warning light to come on and stay on. As mentioned before, when the light comes on, the computer thinks one of your doors isn’t closed all the way.
Why are the cargo lights on when the slider is open?
In discussing the annoyance of the cargo lights staying on when the slider is open, the tech said “oh, just unplug the BCM switch for the slider” and did it. Now the cargo lights function as directed from the 3-way switch on the dome light in the cockpit (on when front doors open, on, off).
How can I fix the door ajar light on my Ford?
Fix door ajar light on Ford First, try lubricating the door ajar switch. Shoot a light lubricating oil into the latch and open and close the door several times to work the lube into the pin switch. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the electrical connector at the door latch and test for BCM power and ground.
What to do if your car door is ajar?
Shoot a light lubricating oil into the latch and open and close the door several times to work the lube into the pin switch. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the electrical connector at the door latch and test for BCM power and ground. The BCM power will be either a green/violet, white, green or yellow.