Need some help guys. I've sprayed the door latch mechanisms with WD-40 quite a bit and still the door ajar doesn't go away. I don't know how to get rid of it, I can't check the fuel economy because it constantly says close the door on the computer.
can't get rid of door ajar...
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meangy9
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THAT'S CRAZY!!! SOMEONE ELSE WITH THE SAME STUPID PROBLEM I'VE HAD FOR THE PAST YEAR. I NEED SOME HELP TO. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT WITH NO LUCK. I OWN A 95 MK8...IF THAT MATTERS. THANKS :dj:
bufordtpisser
Dedicated LVC Member
Wd 40
I know that you said that you already sprayed the doo lock mechanisms with WD 40, but I had to do mine three times in order for the warning light to go out. After I sprayed them for the third time, I worked the locks by locking and unlocking about 100 times. I was just about to give up and go get new mechanisms, but when I started the car to go to work, the light was off and everything has been working fine since. Now I make sure to give them a quick squirt at least once a month just to try to make sure that it does not happen again.
I know that you said that you already sprayed the doo lock mechanisms with WD 40, but I had to do mine three times in order for the warning light to go out. After I sprayed them for the third time, I worked the locks by locking and unlocking about 100 times. I was just about to give up and go get new mechanisms, but when I started the car to go to work, the light was off and everything has been working fine since. Now I make sure to give them a quick squirt at least once a month just to try to make sure that it does not happen again.
BlackIceLSC
Dedicated LVC Member
I understand that the trigger for the warning mechanism is built into the door latch mechanism in the door. If a few applications of WD-40 hasnt corrected the problem, it is time for a new switch.
Door panel off, latch mechanism out, new one on, panel back on.
Door panel off, latch mechanism out, new one on, panel back on.
97MKVIIILSC
LVC Member
door ajar
I had same problem
I applied wd 40
problem went away
I agree that if wd doesn't work its time for a new latch
good luck :dancefool
I had same problem
I applied wd 40
problem went away
I agree that if wd doesn't work its time for a new latch
good luck :dancefool
I had this problem on my '93. The assembly was so dirty that WD-40 didn't help at all. I ended up buying new switches from the dealer. The switches are push pin style switches mechanically similar to the push switch that activates your interior lights when you open the door; they're mounted in the latch assembly of the door. When the door shuts, the bottom of the door latch pushes down on the pin switch. They're cheap, and they weren't terribly hard to install.
The switches aren't built into the latch assembly, they're attached to them on the bottom of the assembly and are interchangable. Just remove your door trim, reach in the door, twist off the old one, and twist on the new one and plug it in.
Look at the wires leading to the door latch to find it.
Bear in mind that there is an additional pin switch on the assemby that activates your interior lights when you try to open your locked door from outside the car, so be mindful not to waste your time going after the wrong switch when you get to work.
The only difficulty I had was having a good view of what I was doing since there isn't much light in there. If you're not affraid of removing your door trim to work on the door, new switches are the way to go.
The switches aren't built into the latch assembly, they're attached to them on the bottom of the assembly and are interchangable. Just remove your door trim, reach in the door, twist off the old one, and twist on the new one and plug it in.
Look at the wires leading to the door latch to find it.
Bear in mind that there is an additional pin switch on the assemby that activates your interior lights when you try to open your locked door from outside the car, so be mindful not to waste your time going after the wrong switch when you get to work.
The only difficulty I had was having a good view of what I was doing since there isn't much light in there. If you're not affraid of removing your door trim to work on the door, new switches are the way to go.
meangy9
Active LVC Member
:gr_hail: I applied a ton of the wd-40 and works like it never did before. thank you everyone for one less problem! That's why this site is the best.
mespock
Marxists - Socialists
It's kind of funny how that old Door Ajar warning lead people to this website LOL.
That's how I found LvC. Wanted to get rid of the warning message. Figured that there was some kind of Mark VIII user group out there somewhere in cyber world and a few thousand post later! Now I am Stuck on LvC! My computer has a warning that says LvC alert LOL!!
That's how I found LvC. Wanted to get rid of the warning message. Figured that there was some kind of Mark VIII user group out there somewhere in cyber world and a few thousand post later! Now I am Stuck on LvC! My computer has a warning that says LvC alert LOL!!
shiryu0
Dedicated LVC Member
use brake cleaner first, then wd40
rmac694203
Dedicated LVC Member
I used wd 40 first, then i sprayed with silicon spray. I was told it was best to use the silicon spray afterwards