Door switch malfunctioning
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Door switch malfunctioning
Hello all!
I couldn't find an answer to my specific situation anywhere, though I apologize if this has already been asked and resolved.
Since a couple of days ago, the door ajar light on my 2007 Honda Civic has been very finicky. Even when my driver side door is shut, the light will illuminate. If I shut the door a little harder than usual, the light will go off, but as soon as I nudge the door with my knee or go over a bump, the light comes back on. When the door is shut and I pull on it harder, the light will go off again.
The weird thing is when I use my finger to depress the door switch, the light stays off with no issue, even when I move my finger around. Even when I barely push the switch, it will not falter.
I couldn't find an answer to my specific situation anywhere, though I apologize if this has already been asked and resolved.
Since a couple of days ago, the door ajar light on my 2007 Honda Civic has been very finicky. Even when my driver side door is shut, the light will illuminate. If I shut the door a little harder than usual, the light will go off, but as soon as I nudge the door with my knee or go over a bump, the light comes back on. When the door is shut and I pull on it harder, the light will go off again.
The weird thing is when I use my finger to depress the door switch, the light stays off with no issue, even when I move my finger around. Even when I barely push the switch, it will not falter.
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Re: Door switch malfunctioning
See if the door sticks out a little more than it should when closed.
Maybe the striker plate (loop) is in need of adjustment to pull the door inward a smidge.
See if there is a rubber or plastic pad missing where the plunger of the switch makes contact with the door (compare to the opposite door)
Maybe the striker plate (loop) is in need of adjustment to pull the door inward a smidge.
See if there is a rubber or plastic pad missing where the plunger of the switch makes contact with the door (compare to the opposite door)
