Door alert/ajar warning on dash

[tri-pedaler]

Hi all,

Had a new door put on this summer after someone backed into the car. I've not had any issues until recently, when the door alert/ajar logo keeps popping up on the dash. It's inconsistent, and the car doesn't make the "chime" noise as it does when the door is fully open. I'm guessing it's the (new) driver's door, though I can't confirm.

Thoughts/suggestions/ideas?

 

[SteveS]

Could be the new door not closing correctly, but it's more common I think for it to be the hatchback latch plate needing adjustment and letting the hatch open slightly.

 

[tri-pedaler]

Could be the new door not closing correctly, but it's more common I think for it to be the hatchback latch plate needing adjustment and letting the hatch open slightly.

The issue has continued, and the reaer hatch doesn't appear to be slightly open when it occurs. The dash light goes on, the off, while driving. Normally it only is on for a few seconds, with a short "ding."

The latest twist is that my car alarm has been going off in the parking lot (but never in my garage, strangely). I replaced the fob battery, but the issue persists. Any thoughts?

 

[Jabbit]

Have you checked to see if your car is impacted by the door latch recall?

 

[Intuit]

Front, rear and hatch (liftgate) door alignments.

 

[Intuit]

 

[Intuit]

 

[tri-pedaler]

It appears not - good call.

Have you checked to see if your car is impacted by the door latch recall?

 

[vivix]

Mine did that right after my CAI install. Turned out I bumped the hood latch sensor- its delicate. Something else to check

 

[tri-pedaler]

Mine did that right after my CAI install. Turned out I bumped the hood latch sensor- its delicate. Something else to check

Will check. How was the fix?

 

[tri-pedaler]

Will check. How was the fix?

Nevermind, looks like you just replace the hood latch assembly. Very straightforward.

 

[Intuit]

Road Salt country. I keep mine lubricated.

 

[tri-pedaler]

Road Salt country. I keep mine lubricated.

You’re on to something - so much salt. Probably that.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

You’re on to something - so much salt. Probably that.

Use either a White lithium grease or Dry silicone lube if you want.

 

[tri-pedaler]

Tried white lithium on a few different latches to no avail. The strange thing is that it only does it at my work parking lot - never once in the garage at home. I wonder if it's an issue with the fob and distance? Or if a sensor is reacting to outside conditions?

 

[tri-pedaler]

UPDATE: Got the recall door latch issue fixed, and that resolved the problem!

 

[tri-pedaler]

UPDATE: Got the recall door latch issue fixed, and that resolved the problem!

And we're back...started doing it again. Only at my office, never at home. Very strange.