98 GS4: car doesn't know door is open. Door Sensor Switch?
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98 GS4: car doesn't know door is open. Door Sensor Switch?
Yes, I've searched. And what I typically come up with are all the threads on the Door Lock Actuators going bad which is not the issue I am dealing with here.
My issue is simple: when the door is open, the "car" still thinks it's closed.
What I am having a hard time with, since this vehicle does not appear to have a traditional "plunger" sensor, is what part contains the "door sensing switch" (<-- what I am calling it). Does anyone know?
Here's a picture from another thread of a door with the panel off. Can someone circle the part I should be looking at please?
Thanks so much!
My issue is simple: when the door is open, the "car" still thinks it's closed.
What I am having a hard time with, since this vehicle does not appear to have a traditional "plunger" sensor, is what part contains the "door sensing switch" (<-- what I am calling it). Does anyone know?
Here's a picture from another thread of a door with the panel off. Can someone circle the part I should be looking at please?
Thanks so much!
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It is cold here, but nothing crazy (Seattle area). In my case I believe it's sticking. I sprayed it with WD40 and scrubbed it with a toothbrush really well (while installed on the vehicle). It is not back to normal, but it's better. This part is certainly the culprit - I am just not sure if I need to replace it or continue working the mechanism over.
I'll report back as I find out more.
Thanks
I'll report back as I find out more.
Thanks
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Thanks KeyKeeper. I wonder why the mechanism responded to a light cleaning? General rule is mechanical issue: intermittent failures/slow to respond. Elec issue: works or it doesn't.
I assume the detail part you marked on that photo is sensing a mechanical part's position. Maybe that explains why I made it better with cleaning? Hmmmm
I assume the detail part you marked on that photo is sensing a mechanical part's position. Maybe that explains why I made it better with cleaning? Hmmmm
#10
The grease they use on these things turns uber sticky...more like an adhesive over time and especially in colder climates. Some WD40 or a good synthetic spray lube and maybe application of new grease will keep it working right. Theres a micro switch mounted inside the latch part that gets depressed by the latch "jaw" when you open the door.
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The grease they use on these things turns uber sticky...more like an adhesive over time and especially in colder climates. Some WD40 or a good synthetic spray lube and maybe application of new grease will keep it working right. Theres a micro switch mounted inside the latch part that gets depressed by the latch "jaw" when you open the door.
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