Learn how to turn off door ajar light quickly with these 3 easy methods I am about to share today.
To turn off door ajar light, you need to resolve the root cause. Begin by applying grease to the stuck latch assembly for a temporary fix. Alternatively, consider changing the switch or sensor in some cases. For a more permanent solution, replacing the door is recommended.
Keep on reading to find details on each of the methods.
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Turning Off Door Ajar Light!
You can easily turn off the door-ajar light by doing easy techniques. Most of the time, the door-ajar light won’t turn off until the problem is solved. Here’s how you can disable the door-ajar light most easily:
Method #1: Use Grease on Latch
- To begin with, open your car door and close it firmly to make sure it’s properly attached. If it’s not, you’ll see a warning light on the dashboard that says the door is not closed properly.
- After that, you’ll need to use some grease, like brake cleaner or white lithium grease, in the latch hole. According to someone on F150 Online, you can also use WD-40 as an alternative to fix the stuck latch issue.
- Next, open and close the door a few times to fix the stuck latch problem.
- Then, start the car and watch the door-ajar light. If it stays on, spray more grease and keep opening and closing the door until the light goes off.
Note: You can try using the grease on the latch hole for a short time solution. Keep in mind that the door ajar light will pop often on the dashboard after a few days.
Method #2: Change the Door Ajar Switch or Sensor
To change the door ajar switch, you only need to locate it and do a few steps. Here’s what you need to do:
- Firstly, take off the door panel on the driver’s or passenger’s side door (based on which door is ajar).
- Then, detach the latch and lock lever along with other gears that hide the latch.
- After that, disconnect all the wires and parts.
- Lastly, replace the door ajar switch that is attached under the latch (small L-shaped part).
Note: To know the process in detail, here’s a guide that explains how you can change the door ajar switch.
If changing the switch doesn’t stop the door ajar warning light from turning off, you’ll need to remove and install a new door-ajar sensor.
To do that, you’ll need to take off the door latch or courtesy switch piece on the car’s door frame. Then, remove the black tube and pull out the door-ajar sensor from it.
If it seems okay but contains rust, be sure to clean it by following this guide that shows how you can fix the door ajar sensor issue.
Method #3: Replace the Door
- To start with, identify and remove the screws that secure the door in place. You can do that by locating the two 10mm screws at both the top and bottom of the door. Use a 10mm socket wrench to carefully detach them to loosen the door.
- Before you fully take off the door, unplug the wires connected to it.
- For the front door, locate the connector with a green safety switch. Next, pull the green switch out, then press on the white clip and disconnect it from the connector.
- For the rear door, remove a 10mm screw and unplug the connector by pulling out the green switch and disconnecting it.
- After that, disconnect the switch from the plastic parts to ensure a smooth removal process.
- Then, carefully lift the door off its hinges.
- Finally, repeat the entire process for each one, ensuring that all screws are removed and wires are disconnected before lifting off the doors.
Note: If you’re working alone, use a transmission stand to prevent damage to the door during removal.
Ending Notes
Turning off the door-ajar light that pops on the dashboard is pretty straightforward. It only takes no more than 1 hour (at max).
You only need to identify the root cause of it and then fix the issue to disable the warning light. Hope you like this guide and find it easy to follow. Be sure to try it and I’ll catch you in the next guide!
Now, if your Ford F150 car’s door still shows a door ajar error message on the dashboard, then be sure to disable it by reading this guide. Enjoy!
