What to do when rear door hatch light comes on?
If the problem is the rear door hatch light comes on when it is shut, pull the connector off of the BCM, right above the brake pedal, and connect from pink/black wire to ground with an ohm meter. The meter should read low, like 0 to 2 ohms when the door is closed, but infinite resistance when the door is open.
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.
What does the warning light on my car mean?
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. But the warning light system can sometimes malfunction.
Why is the tailgate ajar light always on?
On my 2002 Chevy Trailblazer the tailgate ajar light came on while I was driving and now it is constantly on which means that the interior lights stay on and the back windshield wiper won’t work. I live on a country road so I cleaned the dirt that has collected inside the top of the latch and I oiled the hinges but this did not fix the problem.
Where is the factory alarm on my car?
Find the alarm system. If you have a factory car alarm, check in your owner’s manual as a guide. The alarm system is usually under the hood near the steering wheel. If you have an after-market car alarm, it may be installed in any part of the car, but companies usually install them under the steering wheel. Disconnect wires.
What to do if the door ajar warning light stays on?
This can resolve mechanical issues, such as sticky latches and gummed-up switches. Spray the WD-40 liberally, and open and close each door firmly a dozen times, to work the lubricant into the mechanisms. Apply more WD-40 and repeat.
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.