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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 04:00 PM
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Strange problem. I did a search and did not find anything. My indicator that the door is opened stays on even when the doors are shut and the car is off.

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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 07:31 PM
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Strange indeed. That light indicates a door open condition. If a door was open the interior roof light would come on if the control switch was in the "Door" posiition. This would deplete the battery in a day or so, Even if the switch was in the off position the door light would come on (along with the "Lexus" logo sill light) . Photos below :







I would check to see if any of the lights were on. If it were a bad door pin switch, the door with the lights on (even with the door closed) would be the side with the bad switch. You could test these switches by opening a door and checking to see if the door lights came on. You can actuate the door pin switch manually with your finger, too. Remember that there is a light delay and fade out. If the door lights work OK but the dash "Door Open" indicator is still on, then it's some type of wiring or CPU problem.

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Old Feb 29, 2024 | 05:14 AM
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James Coyle of the Leus SC Owner Group on FB solved it for me. I had already checked both doors and switches. He told me to check the trunk lid. It was close but not latched. I didn't think the trunk was on the door circuit. When your trunk is down it looks closed because it is heavy. The switch must be in the latch.
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Old Feb 29, 2024 | 07:00 AM
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I posted late and was thinking the same thing as dozed off. With the trunk not fully latched closed you wouldn't even see the trunk lights on. Glad it's resolved!
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