Urgency: Low
Door Ajar Warning Light
This is usually informational. Address it at your convenience.
What the Door Ajar Warning Light Means
On the your car, this symbol shows an open or improperly closed door. If all doors are shut but the light stays on, a worn door switch is the usual culprit.
Common Causes
- A door not fully closed
- Faulty door latch switch (jamb switch)
- Boot or bonnet sensor fault
- Corroded or broken wiring in the door
- Frozen latch in winter
How to Fix It
- Open and firmly re-close each door, boot and bonnet
- Identify which opening the cluster reports as open
- Inspect and clean the suspect latch switch
- Lubricate or replace a sticky latch
- Repair door wiring if the fault is intermittent