Is the door open warning light still on?
Many thanks. 08 is still under warranty so just go to dealers, if they give u the 2 week back log bs tell them ur driving to france and are worried the door might fly open or something and u need it looked at now. are any of the kerb lights still on when doors are shut just wondering if 1 of the door pins/switches are duff
Why does the door light stay on when the door is closed?
Btw, I checked each door jam’s little arm and button and tried pushing them in while the door was open but the light on the dash still stayed on. Sounds like a bad door switch, probably your drivers side since that gets used most often. Pull the switch and check the continuity with it in the open and closed position.
Is there a switch to stop a car door from opening?
Unfortunately the switch is an integral part of the door stay mechanism. That’s the arm that connects from the door to the A pillar (or B pillar if it’s the rear doors). No risk of the door flying open and providing it’s not the drivers door then this shouldn’t stop the central locking from locking all the doors.
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 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.
What happens when a car door is opened and closed?
This action opens and closes an electrical circuit, sending a signal to your vehicle’s computer, activating the door ajar warning light when the door is open. This sensor is often also connected to the interior lights that go on and off when a door opens and closes.
What does the door ajar warning light mean?
Share it! Most cars today have a “door ajar” warning light on their dashboards. When the system is working properly, the light lets you know that one or more of your doors is either open or not closed securely. On some vehicles, the trunk lid, rear hatch and even the hood can be part of the system.
Is it dangerous to open a door while on the road?
Opening any doors while on the road can be risky and dangerous. Typically, the issue may be with the door switch as due to repeated use, the mechanical parts of the switch break.